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In some scenes, Pinkney's luminous art, rendered in watercolor and colored pencil, suggests a natural harmony, as when the cool blues of the sky are mirrored in the rocks and acacia tree. In other compositions, a cream-colored background focuses attention on the exquisitely detailed and nuanced forms of the two main characters. Varied perspectives and the judicious use of panels create interest and indicate time. Sounds are used sparingly and purposefully-an owl's hoot to hint at offstage danger or an anguished roar to alert the mouse of the lion's entrapment.

Contrast this version with Pinkney's traditional treatment of the same story complete with moral in Aesop's Fables North-South, The ambiguity that results from the lack of words in this version allows for a slower, subtle, and ultimately more satisfying read. Moments of humor and affection complement the drama. A classic tale from a consummate artist. Thank you for using the catalog. Little, Brown and Co. Books for Young Readers, []. In this wordless retelling of an Aesop fable, an adventuresome mouse proves that even small creatures are capable of great deeds when he rescues the King of the Jungle.

Fables -- Juvenile literature. Stories without words -- Juvenile literature. Alden Ewell Free Library. City of Tonawanda Library. East Delavan Branch Library. Julia Boyer Reinstein Library. North Park Branch Library. Publisher's Weekly Review Other than some squeaks, hoots and one enormous roar, Pinkney's Little Red Riding Hood interpretation of Aesop's fable is wordless-as is its striking cover, which features only a head-on portrait of the lion's face.

Make this your default list. The following items were successfully added. There was an error while adding the following items. One or more items could not be added because you are not logged in. I didn't expect this book to be wordless, but Pinkney does a fine job of telling this traditional fable, set in Africa, clearly and with style. He truly deserved the Caldecott Award he won with this one!

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Even the endpapers tell part of the story. The detail and the color in the pictures made me want to gaze at each one for several minutes, so it took me a while to get through the book.

Those mice are so cute! Feb 03, Luann rated it it was amazing Shelves: This Caldecott Medal winner is entirely wordless except for animal sounds such as the lion roaring or the mouse squeaking. On one page there is also the putt-putt of the poachers' jeep. The illustrations here are, of course, amazing! They tell the story in such an expressive way. I especially love the many expressions on both the lion's face and the mouse's face throughout the story. I'm sure it's no accident that we don't see the faces of the human poachers. Pinkney mentions in his Artist's Note This Caldecott Medal winner is entirely wordless except for animal sounds such as the lion roaring or the mouse squeaking.

Pinkney mentions in his Artist's Note at the end that he found it gratifying to have both the lion and the mouse head-to-head on the book's jacket, "each commanding powerful space and presence.

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Page 1 Place the book in front of the student and read the title. The Lion and the Mouse • GREEN SYSTEM Lesson • Level J • FICTION . classic tale. The Lion and the Mouse; Classic Tales: Leveled Literacy Intervention My Take- home 6 Pak Books (Book , Level J, Fiction) Green System, Grade 1 [Aleksey.

I just had one question: Why does the mouse bring the knot from the net back to her family? Mar 01, Carolynne rated it it was amazing Shelves: This nearly wordless retelling of the Aesop Fable, set in the African Serengeti of Tanzania and Kenya, won the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished book of Jerry Pinkney richly deserves the award for his detailed watercolor, pencil, and colored pencil illustrations which enhance the original fable by adding a family for the courageous mouse and adding selective animal sounds.

The glorious endpages set the story in context by picturing giraffe, zebra, elephant, and other animal famili This nearly wordless retelling of the Aesop Fable, set in the African Serengeti of Tanzania and Kenya, won the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished book of The glorious endpages set the story in context by picturing giraffe, zebra, elephant, and other animal families.

Apr 20, Michelle Sherbet Lemon rated it really liked it Shelves: Perfect rendition of this story! Nov 09, Joanna Marple rated it it was amazing. Who Who Whooo Synopsis: A wee small mouse escapes the claws of a hungry owl, only to find herself trapped within the paw of a huge lion. The lion releases the mouse on a whim. Before he knows it the lion is caught and bound in thick ropes, high above the ground. In her mouth she leaves with one of the knots of rope, which she gives her family of tiny babies at home in their nest to play with.

This is a masterpiece of paintings of African flora and fauna. Each animal and plant has been thoroughly researched and rendered in beautiful detail. I appreciate that while Pinkney has given sweet character to the facial expressions of lion and mouse in particular, he has gone for a realistic look. While not a group read-aloud, many children will revel in this visual story-telling — a tale of karma, and even the tiniest of kind acts will somehow have their reward. This is a fabulous addition to units on fables, African wildlife or even perspective and scale.

Jan 19, Adriana Villagomez rated it it was amazing. Have you ever thought that as long as you do good, good will be done back to you? Well that is what happens in this story. In this version, there are no words, only pictures, that guide the imagination. The main characters are the lion and the mouse. As in the original fable, the mouse accidentally wakes up a lion and is caught in his grasp. The moral of the story is that even the smallest can save the mightiest.

This book in particular has very vivid and detailed illustrations that take you into the plains of Africa. Since there are no words in this story, it seemed all of the detail and effort went into the illustrations. This is a very valuable story because it has a moral to it that can be perceived in many different ways.

The Lion and the Mouse

They may not necessarily be realistic, like the Lion and the Mouse, but can be applied to everyday life and is a valuable book any teacher should have. Oct 03, Erin rated it it was amazing Shelves: Jerry Pinkney's Caldecott winner, The Lion and the Mouse, is a beautiful, wordless, rendition of Aesop's traditional fable. A humble mouse finds its way into the hands of a lion. In an uncharacteristic act of kindness, the lion releases the mouse, who is then able to return to its nest full of babies.

Meanwhile, the lion is captured by poachers and his fierce roar of frustration and fear is heard by mouse. Remembering the lion's act of kindness, the mouse is able to chew through the rope and fre Jerry Pinkney's Caldecott winner, The Lion and the Mouse, is a beautiful, wordless, rendition of Aesop's traditional fable. Remembering the lion's act of kindness, the mouse is able to chew through the rope and free the lion. Pinkney's stunning illustrations bring this traditional tale to life and tell the story with such vivid color, tone, and imagery, that words are hardly missed.

In the author's note, I was particularly struck by Pinkney's appreciation for the kindness of both animals and describes both the mouse and the lion as "equally large at heart. Pinkney's juxtaposition of the two animals adds to the beauty of the story. I would recommend this book for use in a variety of elementary grades. The fable itself is a great springboard for discussing kindness, courage and standing up for others. It would also be a great tool for inspiring writers as well. Mar 29, Teeny rated it liked it. With vivid depictions of the landscape of the African Serengeti and expressively-drawn characters, Pinkney makes this a truly special retelling, and his stunning pictures speak volumes Summary: Picture Book Fable Topics: Africa, kindness and charity, courage, and loyalty Literary elements: His illustrations are very detailed and depict the characters well.

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I believe this particular book would be a great read aloud for children in the primary classrooms. It allows the children to predict by using their imaginations. Feb 20, Dolly rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Amazing illustrations accompany the classic Aesop's fable in this wordless book. Animal noises and the expressive illustrations alone tell the tale magnificently and this work of art is well worth its Caldecott Medal nod.

Our girls loved the pictures and really enjoyed the "story" without words, helping me tell them the tale. This book was also s Amazing illustrations accompany the classic Aesop's fable in this wordless book. Apr 14, Morgan rated it it was amazing. I have never read this book before, but after reading this in the library, it became another one of my favorite children's books.

It is an actual picture book without any words, which made me enjoy it even more because it made me really concentrate on the photos instead of the text. It also made me really think about what the storyline behind this was, which has never happened before. After finishing the book, I realized that the storyline behind this book was about a mouse who takes refuge on a I have never read this book before, but after reading this in the library, it became another one of my favorite children's books.

After finishing the book, I realized that the storyline behind this book was about a mouse who takes refuge on a lion's back as it scurries away from an owl. The large beast grabs and then releases the tiny creature, who later frees the lion who has become tangled in a hunter's snare. I thought this was a neat storyline and the pictures really captured it without having to use words.

All in all, I would have this book in my classroom since it helps children try to come up with the storyline based on the pictures and would be a great class discussion. It also teaches kids the importance of friends and that even small friends can turn out to be great friends. Aug 28, Angela Bailey rated it it was amazing Shelves: The lion and the mouse. Considerations or precautions for readers advisory: Moments of humor and affection complement the drama. Section source used to find the material: Ages 4 to 8. Dec 10, Matthew rated it it was amazing Shelves: I thought this book was going to a simple story of "The Lion and the Mouse" except Jerry Pinkney did the creative thinking and used pictures and sound to write the story.

Don't get me wrong it is the same story from Aesop's Fables but I fell in love with this story simply by the illustrations. The illustrations brought the animals to life and the use of colors and the way it is drawn just left me utterly speechless how this book is a children's story. He drew words to create the sound of wind or I thought this book was going to a simple story of "The Lion and the Mouse" except Jerry Pinkney did the creative thinking and used pictures and sound to write the story.

He drew words to create the sound of wind or the animals in the wildlife and for a second I believe I was in Africa watching the Lion almost making the mouse his snack! The power of creativity and literature will always be a powerful tool to our children's and society and I feel that this book did exactly that motto and so much more!

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Fantastic job and beautiful illustrations! Thank you Jerry Pinkney!! Aug 31, Andrea rated it it was amazing. I thought this book showed a good message to people of all ages. It shows that through tough times those who you thought wouldn't help you do in fact come around. In this story, the mouse who is trying to get away from danger ends up with a lion. Who had originally made plans to eat him,after some time the lion decides to let the mouse go.

To return the favor for the lion letting go of the mouse, the mouse helps the lion who becomes trapped. Although the mouse is tiny compared to the big lion, h I thought this book showed a good message to people of all ages. Although the mouse is tiny compared to the big lion, he was able to free the lion from the poachers trap. It is a cute book that lets the reader interpret the pictures of a uncommon friendship between a lion and a mouse.

Aug 26, Rachel rated it it was amazing Shelves: Another book for the Caldecott Challenge, though given my recent obsession with Jerry Pinkney books, I would've read it sometime soon anyways. This book won the Caldecott Award and although I enjoyed "All the World," this book is so beautifully illustrated, it is no wonder that it won. Pinkney's books are literally works of art in and of themselves, and this book is no exception. I was surprised that this version of the Aesop fable was wordless, but the penciled and watercolored illustratio Another book for the Caldecott Challenge, though given my recent obsession with Jerry Pinkney books, I would've read it sometime soon anyways.

I was surprised that this version of the Aesop fable was wordless, but the penciled and watercolored illustrations more than make for that fact. Recommended for ages , 5 stars. Feb 17, Jan rated it it was amazing Shelves: This Caldecott award winning picture book is simply perfection. The lavish, bright and arresting illustrations that tell a beloved Aesop fable about a merciful lion enthrall the reader immediately.

I loved how Pinkney used just sounds to add a touch of fun and action to the story. This is a must have for your picture book collection. This book is a wonderful illustration of how the humblest of us can make a difference, even to the most powerful. Find it at Cuyahoga County Public Library: Oct 08, The Library Lady rated it liked it. The art is gorgeous and Pinkney is bound to be in the Caldecott running for this one. On the other hand, to be my usual cranky self--and this is why I won't give it more than 3 stars--I always find that adults kvell over wordless picture books a lot more than kids do.

And as expressive as the art here is--and it's very--kids who don't know the Aesop fable are going to need some sort of explanation of the plot in order to really get what's going on here. Apr 17, Robert Davis rated it really liked it Shelves: Deserving of the Caldecott for the highly detailed and rich watercolor illustrations. There is much to discover on each page, as the artwork is beautifully designed and rendered. Dec 22, Jorgina rated it really liked it Shelves: There is more to this story than mercy and friendship Apr 30, Bailey Gulley added it. The Lion and the Mouse Author: Wordless Brief Book Summary: In this wordless picture book, two unlikely animals are there to help each other out.

Later on the lion is walking through the desert and steps onto a trap and is entangled in netting. The mouse comes Title: The mouse comes and saves the lion by cutting through the netting. The mouse and lion then go their separate ways and raise families, but never forget what the other one did for each other. Sunlight saturated spreads move between page views of the expansive landscape and its many inhabitants and close-ups of the principals: The story unfolds in illustrations offering many captivating perspectives, from the mouse unwittingly scaling the hill of the lion s back early on, to the overhead view of the lion later walking beneath a trap, followed by a close-up of his paw stepping on the rope that will bind him.

The only words are the occasional animal sounds incorporated into the art. Additional bookmaking, design, and illustration details, from the satisfying weight of the pages to the dainty tail of the mouse that breaks through the borders of some framed illustrations, add to the pleasure of this volume. An illustrator s note provides a brief summary of the story for those who want or need a refresher, along with Jerry Pinkney s inspiration for this interpretation.

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Thanks for telling us about the problem. He drew words to create the sound of wind or the animals in the wildlife and for a second I believe I was in Africa watching the Lion almost making the mouse his snack! City of Tonawanda Library. He drew words to create the sound of wind or I thought this book was going to a simple story of "The Lion and the Mouse" except Jerry Pinkney did the creative thinking and used pictures and sound to write the story. I especially enjoyed the author's note, where Pinkney says that he was, as This is an almost entirely wordless book. Feb 20, Dolly rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Plot can be a principle of cause and effect, for example, because the lion was feeling nice and let the mouse go, the effect of this good deed was reciprocated back to him in a time of need.

Kirkus Kirkus Reviews, August 1, Vol. A mouse, narrowly escaping an owl at dawn, skitters up what prove to be a male lion's tail and back. Lion releases Mouse in a moment of bemused gentility and when subsequently ensnared in a poacher's rope trap reaps the benefit thereof. Pinkney successfully blends anthropomorphism and realism, depicting Lion's massive paws and Mouse's pink inner ears along with expressions encompassing the quizzical, hapless and nearly smiling. He plays, too, with perspective, alternating foreground views of Mouse amid tall grasses with layered panoramas of the Serengeti plain and its multitudinous wildlife.

Mouse, befitting her courage, is often depicted heroically large relative to Lion.

Spreads in watercolor and pencil employ a palette of glowing amber, mouse-brown and blue-green. If the five cubs in the back endpapers are a surprise, the mouse family of ten, perched on the ridge of father lion's back, is sheer delight. Response to Two Professional Reviews: They both comment on the way the author drew the illustrations from the perspectives of the lion or the mouse which helps to put the reader more in story. I loved the simplicity of the story, yet the complexity of the illustrations.

Evaluation of Literary Elements: The realistic aspect along with the perspectives of each picture really made you as the reader feel as though you were right there in the story. Also, the author occasionally used words to show the animals making noises and it was interesting see that when the lion roared, the words were huge and any read could see them compared to when the mouse squeaked and the words were small and almost missed.

Consideration of Instructional Application: There is an important message to be learned in The Lion and the Mouse and that is doing good deeds for each other. A lesson that can be done with this book would be to read the book to the class and then discuss what happened. After the discussion, students can go back to their seats and make a list of kind deeds they can do for their fellow classmates, teacher, family, and friends. They can share their deeds with the class and then for homework have to pick one of their good deeds and do it for someone.

Apr 08, Rose Gray rated it it was amazing. The Lion and The Mouse is one of Aesop's fables. There are variants of the story, all of which demonstrate mutual dependence regardless of size or status. The tale by Jerry Pinkney illustrates a lion who has been woken from his sleep by a mouse turns angry.

The mouse begs forgiveness and makes the point that he may be able to return the favor. The lion then agrees and sets the mouse free. Later, the lion is netted by hunters. Hearing it roar for help, the mouse makes a move that could s Summary: