The Lion & The Mouse

Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

The Lion & The Mouse showcases the power of illustration through a wordless retelling of Aesop's beloved fable about a lion and a mouse. Pinkney's visual adaptation guides children through each aspect of the story, from the lion catching and releasing the mouse, to the lion's capture by poachers, and finally, to the mouse chewing through a net to save the lion. Pinkney uses oversized images to draw attention to the characters' facial expressions and actions. His unique style and the intricacy of his drawings caption emotion in a way that eliminates the need for text.

I remember Aesop's fable of the lion and the mouse as one of my favorites from childhood. The story teachs young children the importance of considering others and returning favors to those who have helped us. Jerry Pinkney's illustrations capture the essence of the original fable and convey the underlining message well.

Meet the Illustrator

 

Artist, Jerry Pinkney

Having received too many accolades to mention, Jerry Pinkney is one of the most well-known children's book illustrators of all time. He has been awarded the Caldecott Medal, the Coretta Scott King Award, the New York Times Best Illustrated Award, and nomination for the Hans Christian Andersen Award...just to name a few. His work in the arena of children's literature includes more than one hundred titles, including:

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
2011



Three Little Kittens
2010

Little Red Riding Hood
2007