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A review by kelleemoye
The Lion & the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney
5.0
Reviewed at: http://www.teachmentortexts.com/2011/11/picture-book-month-mini-challenge-week.html
Summary: Jerry Pickney shares his favorite Aesop fable, "The Lion and the Mouse" through a wordless picture book.
What I Think: This book obviously has beautiful illustrations- they are mini pieces of art on every page. I also truly enjoyed how Pickney decided to give some back story to the characters by adding a setting we all know (African savanna), antagonists we all despise (poachers), and giving each character a family so that the situation for both characters is even dire. This picture book, just like the fable, shows why compassion is so important and one choice can change your life.
Summary: Jerry Pickney shares his favorite Aesop fable, "The Lion and the Mouse" through a wordless picture book.
What I Think: This book obviously has beautiful illustrations- they are mini pieces of art on every page. I also truly enjoyed how Pickney decided to give some back story to the characters by adding a setting we all know (African savanna), antagonists we all despise (poachers), and giving each character a family so that the situation for both characters is even dire. This picture book, just like the fable, shows why compassion is so important and one choice can change your life.