--- product_id: 3701418 title: "The Lion & the Mouse (Caldecott Medal Winner)" price: "NT$831" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/3701418-the-lion-and-the-mouse-caldecott-medal-winner store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # The Lion & the Mouse (Caldecott Medal Winner) **Price:** NT$831 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Lion & the Mouse (Caldecott Medal Winner) - **How much does it cost?** NT$831 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/3701418-the-lion-and-the-mouse-caldecott-medal-winner) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Winner of the Caldecott Medal This New York Times bestselling and award-winning fable of compassion and kindness, as reimagined by legendary artist Jerry Pinkney, is an essential addition to any bookshelf of children’s classics. 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 Review: Outstanding in every way!! - As a child this was one of my favorite stories as it was inside the schoolbook reader titled "Storyland Favorites" dated 1961 which had colorful pictures and simple text to explain the story. Because of this memory I already knew this story well. (For those who prefer this story with words I would suggest looking for a used copy of this old schoolbook on ebay or abebooks) This book is an absoulute TREASURE! Santa brought this for our 3 year old son (38 months) and although we didn't get to it Christmas day (too busy playing with toys!) I decided to pick it up and read it to him today and once I did, there was no going back lol He insisted I read it to him no less than about 8 times today! And he apparently has a VERY good memory because if I read it "differently" in subsequent retellings, he would insist that wasn't right and so I had to try again without leaving out the parts I might have said last time! lol For US, this was a book of MANY words, and it took us about 8 or 10 minutes each time to read the whole book! (and we sat through 5 readings in a row before nap and several more later that evening!) I love how many pages there are and how many things there are to talk about in each of the pictures! It is a delight to read and to re-read and I can see that this is going to become one of our favorites. We talk about how the mouse doesn't see the owl but he hears the owl (whooo-whooo) and decides to run into the hole because owls eat mice and he knows the owl is close by. He gets away just in time and when he comes out on the other side he looks around but doesn't see or hear the owl because the owl flew away back home. The mouse decides to take a little rest on the grass because he is out of breath from running so fast from the owl but the mouse doesn't realize he isn't on grass it is actually the lions tail which is the same color. Then he climbs up on the lions back and the lion snatches him up and says he will eat the mouse! The mouse cries out "please don't eat me Mr Lion, if you let me go, I will help you some day" The lion laughs in a deep voice, "How can you help me? You are little, I am big; you can't help me" but he lets the mouse go because he is a good lion... I could go on, but these are just some of the things we talked about in the first part of the book. I feel this book just couldn't have been done any better. I give it 5 stars but wish I could give 10. Its the only book I believe I have EVER read that didnt' have ANY words (well, there are a few here and there.. a roar or a squeak or a whoo- whoo from the owl) and I discovered (at age 38) how much fun a picture book can be. I'll be searching for more out there but I'm doubting there could be any that could trump this one (feel free to send me any suggestions!) I would suggest that the storyteller already be familiar with the story before purchasing so you are not at a loss for words when it comes time to read the story to your child, although to be honest the pictures are really self-explanatory and probably could be figured out anyway! My 3 year old was totally enthralled with the story and each of the pages! The expression on the faces of the animals is just priceless! We loved it and will be returning to it many times in the future. I wish I could hug the artist for giving us such a wonderful opportunity for spending great quality time together! I had read some reviews before purchasing and am delighted that it has met and exceeded my expectations. Review: Kids love this one - I've seen so many beautiful picture books that connect more with their adult, art-loving buyers than with the children for whom they are intended. This one is the real deal -- kids love it too. I had this book sent to my grandchildren, who live at a distance. When their Mother called to thank me, I could hear "ROARRRRRR" in the background. My 16-month old grandchild was getting into the "text" (This is essentially a book without words, but the plot is evident to even the youngest child.) My 3-year-old grandson got on the phone and told me the whole story! And the Lion and the Mouse are not all -- he said, "Grandma, there are all kinds of animals" in the pictures. Grandma hit a home run this time. Not only is this one of the most beautifully-illustrated books I have ever seen, it's one children will love to "read" over and over. It's a winner. And -- another hint -- invest in the hardback. When the paperback is available, it won't include the amazing end papers. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #13,057 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Children's Multicultural Tales & Myths #30 in Children's Environment Books (Books) #578 in Children's Friendship Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,010 Reviews | ## Images ![The Lion & the Mouse (Caldecott Medal Winner) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91pKL7OVUFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding in every way!! *by N***N on December 27, 2010* As a child this was one of my favorite stories as it was inside the schoolbook reader titled "Storyland Favorites" dated 1961 which had colorful pictures and simple text to explain the story. Because of this memory I already knew this story well. (For those who prefer this story with words I would suggest looking for a used copy of this old schoolbook on ebay or abebooks) This book is an absoulute TREASURE! Santa brought this for our 3 year old son (38 months) and although we didn't get to it Christmas day (too busy playing with toys!) I decided to pick it up and read it to him today and once I did, there was no going back lol He insisted I read it to him no less than about 8 times today! And he apparently has a VERY good memory because if I read it "differently" in subsequent retellings, he would insist that wasn't right and so I had to try again without leaving out the parts I might have said last time! lol For US, this was a book of MANY words, and it took us about 8 or 10 minutes each time to read the whole book! (and we sat through 5 readings in a row before nap and several more later that evening!) I love how many pages there are and how many things there are to talk about in each of the pictures! It is a delight to read and to re-read and I can see that this is going to become one of our favorites. We talk about how the mouse doesn't see the owl but he hears the owl (whooo-whooo) and decides to run into the hole because owls eat mice and he knows the owl is close by. He gets away just in time and when he comes out on the other side he looks around but doesn't see or hear the owl because the owl flew away back home. The mouse decides to take a little rest on the grass because he is out of breath from running so fast from the owl but the mouse doesn't realize he isn't on grass it is actually the lions tail which is the same color. Then he climbs up on the lions back and the lion snatches him up and says he will eat the mouse! The mouse cries out "please don't eat me Mr Lion, if you let me go, I will help you some day" The lion laughs in a deep voice, "How can you help me? You are little, I am big; you can't help me" but he lets the mouse go because he is a good lion... I could go on, but these are just some of the things we talked about in the first part of the book. I feel this book just couldn't have been done any better. I give it 5 stars but wish I could give 10. Its the only book I believe I have EVER read that didnt' have ANY words (well, there are a few here and there.. a roar or a squeak or a whoo- whoo from the owl) and I discovered (at age 38) how much fun a picture book can be. I'll be searching for more out there but I'm doubting there could be any that could trump this one (feel free to send me any suggestions!) I would suggest that the storyteller already be familiar with the story before purchasing so you are not at a loss for words when it comes time to read the story to your child, although to be honest the pictures are really self-explanatory and probably could be figured out anyway! My 3 year old was totally enthralled with the story and each of the pages! The expression on the faces of the animals is just priceless! We loved it and will be returning to it many times in the future. I wish I could hug the artist for giving us such a wonderful opportunity for spending great quality time together! I had read some reviews before purchasing and am delighted that it has met and exceeded my expectations. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kids love this one *by C***. on November 21, 2009* I've seen so many beautiful picture books that connect more with their adult, art-loving buyers than with the children for whom they are intended. This one is the real deal -- kids love it too. I had this book sent to my grandchildren, who live at a distance. When their Mother called to thank me, I could hear "ROARRRRRR" in the background. My 16-month old grandchild was getting into the "text" (This is essentially a book without words, but the plot is evident to even the youngest child.) My 3-year-old grandson got on the phone and told me the whole story! And the Lion and the Mouse are not all -- he said, "Grandma, there are all kinds of animals" in the pictures. Grandma hit a home run this time. Not only is this one of the most beautifully-illustrated books I have ever seen, it's one children will love to "read" over and over. It's a winner. And -- another hint -- invest in the hardback. When the paperback is available, it won't include the amazing end papers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Heroes Come In All Sizes" *by J***S on March 7, 2013* Phenomenal! The memorable adage, "a picture is worth a thousand words", describes the exceptional illustrations in this book. With each turn of the page, the illustrator gives a double-page spread filled with elements of design. Included are great details and textured artwork, which alludes to the reader that the surface of the page may actually be tactile (Temple, Martinez, & Yokota, 2011, p. 69). There is so much detail in every image and scene that I was able to comfortably follow along with the story, even with the minimal use of words. In a sense, it actually allowed for me to imagine my own words to the story, as my eyes absorbed the actions and emotions with each flip of a page. I loved how the lion spared the life of the mouse, and in return, the mouse helped free the lion. I am reminded of a quote by Lao Tzu, "Great acts are made up of small deeds" (Jenkins, 2010, p. 16), which is truly represented in this story of heroism between the lion and mouse. References: Jenkins, L. (2010). The smartest words ever spoken: 1001 timeless quotes. Clarington, ON, Canada: A Better Choice Publishing. Pinkney, J. (2009). The lion and the mouse. China: Hachette Book Group, Inc. Temple, C., Martinez, M., & Yokota, J. (2011). Children's books in children's hands: An introduction to their literature. 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