| The Lion & the Mouse (Caldecott Medal Winner) Contributor(s): Pinkney, Jerry (Author) |
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ISBN: 0316013560 ISBN-13: 9780316013567 Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2009 Annotation: 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. |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Greek & Roman - Juvenile Fiction | Science & Nature - Environment - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic - General |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2008043852 |
| Age Level: 4-8 |
| Grade Level: PreK-3 |
| Physical Information: 0.54" H x 11.24" W x 9.76" L (1.08 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - East Africa |
| Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian |
| Awards: Buckeye Children's Book Award, Nominee, Grades K-2, 2011 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens, Recommended, Up to Seven, 2010 Volunteer State Book Awards, Nominee, Grades K-3, 2011 Texas 2x2 Reading List, Recommended, Children's, 2010 Caldecott Medal, Winner, Picture Book, 2010 Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, Honor Book, Picture Book, 2010 Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up), Gold Medal Winner, Picture Book, 2009 Indies Choice Book Awards, Winner, Picture Book, 2010 Cybils, Finalist, Fiction Picture Book, 2009 |
| Review Citations: Booklist 07/01/2009 pg. 63 Publishers Weekly 07/27/2009 pg. 61 Kirkus Review - Children 08/01/2009 Ebony 09/01/2009 pg. 132 School Library Journal 09/01/2009 pg. 146 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2009 Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2009 pg. 658 Publishers Weekly Best Books 11/02/2009 pg. 30 New York Times Book Review 11/08/2009 pg. 15 Kirkus Best Children's Books 11/15/2009 pg. 13 SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2009 pg. 35 Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2010 pg. 14 People Weekly 02/08/2010 pg. 57 ALA Notable Children's Books 03/01/2010 pg. 28 Entertainment Weekly 11/19/2010 pg. 104 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style Entertainment Weekly 11/14/2014 pg. 110 BookPage 09/01/2009 School Library Journal 02/01/2017 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. 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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