alysona's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful, beautiful but came too soon after Pinkney's version.
daisycakesco's review against another edition
4.0
While I still prefer Jerry Pinkney's wordless (almost) version, this is a quite lovely retelling of the Aesop's fable. An endnote explains why they chose to put Mouse first in the title - he IS the star of the show, after all!
raoionna's review against another edition
3.0
Luscious illustrations are paired with a good rendition of this classic Aesop's Fable. Similar in richness to the Pinkney version.
reader44ever's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this retelling of Aesop's Lion and Mouse fable and the illustrations were nicely done. This story is good for showing children to appreciate the small things, to be kind to those that are smaller or seem "less" to them, and to never discount the talents of others. However, even with all this, the book didn't wow me and I'm not sure why I didn't like it more.
beecheralyson's review against another edition
4.0
Beautifully illustrated re-telling of the Aesop Fable - Lion & the Mouse. Mouse gets some recognition in this version.
tashrow's review
5.0
This classic Aesop fable is told with exceptional ease. The story focuses more on Mouse than other versions, even giving him top billing in the title. Mouse scampers right over Lion before he even realizes he is not a mountain. And as the tale goes, Lion grants Mouse a reprieve from being eaten and sends him on his way. In this story, Lion is captured in a hunter’s net and Mouse gnaws him free. Set in Africa, this story features a four-striped African grass mouse rather than the expected little brown mouse. Combined with the baobab trees, it all works to evoke Africa completely.
See the rest of the review at Waking Brain Cells
See the rest of the review at Waking Brain Cells
More...