The Lion and the Mouse

In this classic Aesop fable retold in lively rhyme, a mighty lion captures a tiny mouse after it accidentally disturbs his nap. When the lion spares the mouse's life, the mouse promises to return the favor, even though the lion doubts a small creature can help him. Their unlikely partnership is put to the test when the lion later finds himself in a predicament that only the mouse can resolve. The story, aimed at early elementary readers, shows how even the smallest friends can make a big difference.