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nyawind's review
3.0
This is a tale of unexpected circumstances. When a mouse was running from an owl she became weary and came upon a place to rest. Without realizing, she was sleeping upon a lion. Though this upset the lion, he allowed her to go free. As the book progresses, the lion notices poachers and warns all of the animals. When he runs for his life, the lion is captured in a trap. When the mouse comes upon him, she recalls the humanity the lion had for her and frees the lion. After freeing him she brings a piece of the rope to show her children as a way to warn her children to be weary.
This was a charming book of humanity with vivid images. While I enjoyed it, I felt the lesson was a bit old fashion. While it is important for the mouse to teach her children this lesson, as they are wild animals, it doesn't seem as applicable to humans. I think this is a well done book, but seems to have been really trying to get a point across that I don't think children would understand or really see as necessary.
This was a charming book of humanity with vivid images. While I enjoyed it, I felt the lesson was a bit old fashion. While it is important for the mouse to teach her children this lesson, as they are wild animals, it doesn't seem as applicable to humans. I think this is a well done book, but seems to have been really trying to get a point across that I don't think children would understand or really see as necessary.
librarian_lee's review
5.0
Gorgeous artwork grace this Aesop adaptation done by the very talented and award winning illustrator, Jerry Pickney. No words are needed as his illustrations say all there needs to be said to tell this classic tale.
bantwalkers's review
5.0
Very beautiful. There isn't much to say. Great artwork. Great retelling of the story. Very simple, yet complex.
night_starry's review
3.0
The watercolor art and the wordless pages with the occasional sound effect brings the characters to life. The cover of the lion drew me to the book because of the lines and shades. I did not realize it was an interpretation of a fable by Aesop. Jerry Pinkney created others in the Aesop's Fables series that will be worth checking out just for his watercolor art.
claudia7799's review
A wordless retelling of the popular fable. Wonderful illustrations and could be used for students to articulate the plot they're seeing
lattelibrarian's review
5.0
In this wordless picturebook, Pinkney's illustrations shine through, depicting stunning details and a compelling narrative. This book is absolutely perfect for teaching children how to read images--how can you tell that one of the characters is in pain? Or afraid? It's also perfect for beginning to teach children about Aesop and other various fable-writers. Because it's wordless, it's perfect for younger children, too. For a lot of people, it's easier to connect with pictures than with words, which makes this book so apt.
Overall, this is a beautiful picture book that I believe will remain relevant for a very long time.
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Overall, this is a beautiful picture book that I believe will remain relevant for a very long time.
Review cross-listed here!