The Lion and the Mouse

By Jerry Pinkney
NY Times Bestseller

This picture book tells Aesop’s story beautifully and wordlessly. The colorful and textured illustrations are a mixture of extreme close-ups, panoramic views, and full scenes that bring the lion and the mouse to life. The book also gives the main characters context by showing the lion and mouse’s families and how everyone benefits from their merciful encounter. It’s a beautiful book with a powerful lesson.

Pinkney, J. (2009). The lion and the mouse. New York : Little, Brown and Co. Books for Young Readers.