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Winner of the Caldecott Medal
This New York Times bestselling and award-winning fable of compassion and kindness, as reimagined by legendary artist Jerry Pinkney, is an essential addition to any bookshelf of children’s classics.
In award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney’s wordless adaptation of one of Aesop’s most beloved fables, an unlikely pair learn that no act of kindness is ever wasted. After a ferocious lion spares a cowering mouse that he’d planned to eat, the mouse later comes to his rescue, freeing him from a poacher’s trap. 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.
Don’t miss these other classic retellings by Pinkney:
The Little Mermaid
The Grasshopper and the Ants
The Tortoise and the Hare
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Little Red Riding Hood
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
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Celebrate Caldecott Award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney’s legacy with these childhood favorites!
This lavish rendition of Aesop’s most beloved fable about hope and resilience embodies the perseverance we can find inside ourselves. This magnificent rendition of a classic Aesop fable teaches children: Don’t put off for tomorrow what you can do today! A classic read-aloud favorite addressing bullying and the enduring possibility of redemption. This captivating reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic is both a poignant friendship story and an epic tale of redemption. This spectacular reimagining of one of Grimm’s most beloved cautionary tales introduces two favorite characters to a new generation. Jerry shares his own inspiring story of following his dreams, and becoming one of the most acclaimed children’s book creators ever.
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (September 1, 2009)
Language : English
Hardcover : 40 pages
ISBN-10 : 0316013560
ISBN-13 : 978-0316013567
Reading age : 2 – 5 years, from customers
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 11.4 x 0.5 x 9.8 inches
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Customers praise the book’s beautiful illustrations and its excellent retelling of the Aesop’s fable, noting that it can be appreciated by both young and old readers. Moreover, they find it emotionally powerful with a clear and profound moral message, and one customer highlights how the animals display human emotions. However, the word count receives mixed reactions, with some appreciating the wordless format while others find it limiting.
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