The Lion and the Mouse
Level “Early readers” (ages 4-5): short sentences and clear letters to start reading alone. Our own version of Aesop’s fable: a tiny little mouse saves the king of the jungle. A story about kindness and how the small ones can help, too.
About “The Lion and the Mouse”
- Type
- Story
- Recommended age
- 4-5 years
- Author
- KindiWise
- Duration
- 5 minutes
The story
A great golden lion lived in the jungle. He was the king of all the animals.
The lion fell asleep under a big tree. He rested there happily after eating.
A little gray mouse ran by very fast. Without meaning to, he stepped on the lion’s long tail.
The great lion woke up with a roar. “Who dares to bother me today?” he roared.
The little mouse was scared and said sorry. “If you let me go, one day I will help you.”
The lion laughed at his words. But he was kind, and he let the mouse go free.
A few days later, some hunters set a net. The poor lion fell into it and got trapped.
The lion roared loudly among the trees. He could not escape from the net of ropes.
The little mouse heard the loud roars. He ran very fast to help his friend.
“Don’t worry, I will save you!” he said. With his teeth he began to gnaw the ropes.
Crack! The last rope of the net broke. At last the lion was free again.
“Thank you, my friend,” said the great lion happily. From that day on they were friends forever.
Nobody is too small to help, and a kindness always comes back.
