The best thing about this book is that it teaches children the trait of humility. The lion is traditionally known as the king of the jungle and he is usually ruthless and eats anything in his path. However, the lion is accidentally awakened by the mouse and for some reason the lion pardons the mouse's life. Later, the lion is trapped by poachers and the mouse returns the favor by getting together an entire group of mice to chew the ropes and free the lion.
This book teaches children to interpret the story on their own because there are not words to accompany the illustrations and readers have no idea about what kinds of traits the lion and the mouse possess. The book also teaches that each and every person has something important to offer to his fellow friend (no matter size or strength). The cover of the book sets this viewpoint straight because one side is dominated by a picture of a lion and the other is equally dominated by a picture of a mouse.
It also teaches a lesson of friendship and sends the message that two totally different "people" can be friends despite their differences.
The illustrations provide intense details of the African Serengeti.
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