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 * ''see also The Lion and the Mouse (disambiguation)

The Lion & the Mouse is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. Published in 2009, the book retells Aesop's fable of The Lion and the Mouse. Pinkney won the 2010 Caldecott Medal for his illustrations in the book.

In the artist's note at the end of the book, Jerry Pinkney writes: "As a child I was inspired to see the majestic king of the jungle saved by the determination and hard work of a humble rodent; as an adult I've come to appreciate how both animals are equally large at heart: the courageous mouse and the lion who must rise above his beastly nature to set his small prey free."

Plot
In the illustrated book "The Lion and The Mouse" tells a tale of two completely opposites that manage to work together as a team in order to better themselves. An innocent mouse hgarmlessly wanders into a lion who is asleep. The mouse is fascinated by the lion's appearance and is admiring the lion for quite some time until the lion wakes up. The lion decides to let go of the innocent mouse without causing it any harm. In a series of unfortunate events, the lion gets caught with hunting nets by a group of hunters. Thats when the mouse returns and helps free the lion by chewing through the nets and freeing the lion. The book has a hidden message which is treat people how you would like to be treated because you never know when your going to need someones help.

Reception
This juvenile fiction, wordless illustrated book has a couple of awards on its resume of success. The Lion and the Mouse has recieved recognition such as a 2010 Caldecott Medal Winner, 2010 ALA Notable Books for Children, and 2010 American Booksellers Indies Choice Book Award for Best New Picture Book.

Plot
This heart to heart, breath taking story creates a child's image on urban violence. When a sudden riot breaks out in Los Angeles, and mother and her child are forced too abandon their apartment for their safety. Destruction causes many neighbors, who are not really social with each other, to join together as one to help the concerns and danger for their missing pets. This story has a hidden message which shows the bonds that can be formed when faced with danger.