Buckeye Children's Book Award
2011 · Grades K-2 · Nominee
About This Book
The Caldecott Award-winning and New York Times bestselling fable of compassion and kindness retold by acclaimed artist Jerry Pinkney.
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.
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 retelling by Jerry Pinkney:
The Tortoise & the Hare
The Grasshopper & the Ants
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Little Red Riding Hood
Awards
Volunteer State Book Award
2011 · Grades K-3 · Nominee
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens
2010 · Up to Seven · Recommended
Indies Choice Book Award
2010 · Picture Book · Winner
Texas 2x2 Reading List
2010 · Children's · Recommended
Boston Globe-Horn Book Award
2010 · Picture Book · Honor Book
Caldecott Medal
2010 · Picture Book · Winner
Cybils
2009 · Fiction Picture Book · Finalist
Parents Choice Award (Fall) (2008-Up)
2009 · Picture Book · Gold Medal Winner
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