The Lion and the Mouse · Beginner readers (ages 5-6)
Level “Beginner readers” (ages 5-6): slightly longer texts with clear lettering, for children who already read quite well. 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 · Beginner readers (ages 5-6)”
- Type
- Story
- Recommended age
- 5-6 years
- Author
- KindiWise
- Duration
- 5-10 minutes
The story
Deep in the jungle lived an enormous lion, the king of all the animals. One afternoon, after eating, he lay down to take a nap under a tree.
A little mouse ran past and, without meaning to, stepped on his tail! The lion woke up with a roar: “Who dares to bother me?”
“Forgive me, King Lion,” begged the mouse, trembling. “If you let me go, one day I will help you.” The lion laughed: “You, help me? The things you say!” But he was kind, and he let him go.
The days went by. One morning, some hunters set a net between the trees, and the poor lion fell into it. No matter how much he roared, he could not get free.
The little mouse heard the roars and came running. “Don’t worry, I’ll help you!” With his tiny teeth he began to gnaw the ropes of the net, one by one.
Crack! The last rope broke and the lion was free. “Thank you, little friend,” he said, “you have taught me a great lesson.” And from that day on they were inseparable.
Nobody is too small to help, and a kindness always comes back.
