The Lion and The Mouse, Retold and Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney | A Fable | Wordless Picture Book

In this wordless adaptation of one of Aesop's most beloved fables by an award winning artist, an unlikely pair learns that no act of kindness is ever wasted. With vivid depictions of the landscape of the African Serengeti and expressively drawn characters, Pinkney makes this a truly special retelling. 

If you would like to add the Lion and the Mouse finger puppets shown in the photographs, go here to the puppet collection. 

If you would prefer a softcover rather than a hardcover book, go here to the version of this fable by Bernadette Watts. 

AWARDS

• Caldecott Medal for Best Picture Book of 2010
• Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book for Best Picture Books 2010
• Buckeye Children's Book Award Nominee 2011
• Capitol Choice: Noteworthy Books for Children 2010
• Parent's Choice Award Gold Medal Winner Picture Book 2009
• Indies Choice Book Awards Winner for Picture Books 2010
• Cybils Finalist for Fiction Picture Books 2009

DETAILS

• Illustrated by Jerry Pickney and originally written by Aesop.  
• Published by Little Brown Books For Young Readers, September 1, 2009
• Ages 5 to 8 years old (though younger kids may enjoy the beautiful art)
• 0.54" x 9.76" x 11.24" (1.08lbs.) 40 pages
• Hardcover with Dustcover