Jerry pinkney is a master artist, and the facial expressions on the faces of the lion and the mouse are priceless. There are many wonderful things about the illustrations, but i specifically loved the strength and kindness pinkney manages to convey in both the lion and the mouse. Learning about the basic concepts of spelling and grammar through the use of an interactive reading and literature exercise will help to foster enthusiasm amongst children for learning and encourage them to pursue reading and literature in the future. Fable fiction, 249 words, level i grade 1, lexile 450l. The lion and the mouse by jerry pinkney is a gorgeous retelling one of aesops fables. The dust jacket places the lion and the mouse headtohead, the lion on the front cover, the mouse on the back. Set in the african serengeti of tanzania and kenya, this is a wordless retelling of aesops fable the lion and the mouse. Just as she is about to become an afternoon snack for lion, mouse convinces him. The nice thing about the lion and the mouse is that it hooks you from the cover onward.
Wordless books the lion and the mouse 2009 jerry pinkney. This wordless picture book features vibrant illustrations that encourage children to use their own words to describe what is happening in each picture, developing their oral language skills. Heck, i suspect that theres many a parent that will completely miss the fact that the book even is wordless until theyve gotten more than halfway in, so compelling is pinkneys visual storytelling. The lion and the mouse is a caldecott medal award winning book by the wonderful jerry pinkney that is about how a bold lion realizes that the smallest creature can be a big help when he is trapped in a predicament that he cannot get out of. I collect beautiful childrens picture books, and this one is a gem. If not, you are missing out on a great teaching resource. Later, after the lion is trapped, the mouse is able to set the lion free. In awardwinning artist jerry pinkneys wordless adaptation of one of aesops most beloved fables, an unlikely pair learn that no act of kindness is ever wasted.
There are no words in the book, just a series of pictures, so if you are not familiar with the fable, that might put you off. The lion and the mouse lesson plan, story activity book. But beyond the basics, this story starter activity encourages storywriting skills such as plot and character development and story structure. The lion and the mouse the lion and the mouse the lion and the mouse the lion and the mouse the lion and the mouse. Young ones will enjoy the art, and older ones can discuss the deeper layers of the fable. The illustration or this book was very detailed and, what i thought to be, very well drawn and colored. Jerry pinkneys almost wordless rendition of aesops story about the. The great thing about wordless picture books like the lion and the mouse by jerry pinkney and good dog carl by alexandra day is that they engage the. In this wordless adaptation of one of aesops most beloved fables by an awardwinning artist, an unlikely pair learns that no act of kindness is ever wasted.
Jerry pinkney retells the aesop tale of the lion and the mouse in this wordless picture book. Teach beginning readers about the rewards of being kind to others with this beautifully illustrated retelling of the aesop fable, the lion and the mouse. Pinkney took this story and created a wordless picture book that tells the story. Each page is handcrafted in watercolors and pencils, in rich brown and golden hues.
In awardwinning artist jerry pinkneys wordless adaptation of one of aesops most. The lion and the mouse 6pack teacher created materials. A mouse, narrowly escaping an owl at dawn, skitters up what prove to be a male lion s tail and back. The screech of an owl, the squeak of a mouse and the roar of a lion transport readers to the serengeti plains for this virtually wordless retelling of aesops classic fable. Mei zihan guides the reader through the classic story told by the exquisite craft of jerry pinkneys illustrations. The lion and the mouse is a visual feast for the eyes.
Using wordless books as story starters helps develop basic writing skills like sentence structure, vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics. Later, the mouse saves the lion from captivity by chewing the rope. When the lion is in trouble, it is the mouse, even though he is very small, who saves the lion and sets him free. A small mouse escapes the clutches of an owl but soon finds itself. Wordless picture books to inspire writing the lion and the mouse jerry pinkney in this stunning picture book, which is wordless except for the odd animal sound, aesops famous fable gets a reworking in an african serengeti setting. Little red hen, john henry, aesops fables, noahs ark next. Set in the african serengeti of tanzania and kenya, this is a wordless retelling of aesops fable. A small mouse escapes the clutches of an owl but soon finds itself captured by a lion.
Jerry pinkneys latest picture book is an absolutely gorgeous example of book making and pictorial storytelling, a wordless book readers will read over and over again, each time noticing new treasures in the pictures. The lion and the mouse jerry pinkey great for teaching. A tiny mouse stumbles upon a sleeping lion and finds herself trapped under his huge paw. Wordless picture books wordless picture books tell a story or teach a concept through detailed. The fierce lion grabs the mouse but eventually releases him. Wordless picture books wordless book childrens picture books new books good books library books library ideas free library lion and the mouse its an age old tale of slow and steady wins the race. In awardwinning artist jerry pinkneys wordless adaptati. Spread from the lion and the mouse, showing animals of the african serengeti. Among his many other accolades he has also been the recipient of five caldecott honor medals, five coretta scott king awards and four coretta scott king honors, five new york times best. The lion and the mouse by jerry pinkney teaching resources. In this almost entirely wordless book, jerry pinkney manages to convey strong emotion while keeping the animals looking real as he visually tells the well known fable the lion and the mouse 2009. To say that it is gloriously depicted, would be an understatement. Jerry pinkey cleverly turns one of aesops fables into a brilliant wordless picture book. Through illustrations, pinkney tells us the story of a fierce lion and a small mouse.
This book is a beautifully rendered account of aesops lion and the mouse. In this caldecott medalwinning, wordless picture book, one of americas most acclaimed artists retells one of aesops bestloved fables. I am wondering though if you are using wordless picture books in your lessons. The lion and the mouse by jerry pinkney is a retelling of an aesop tale. Just as she is about to become an afternoon snack for lion, mouse convinces him to let her go. Includes a brief introduction to aesop, sheet music, glossary, discussion questions, and further reading. Author and illustrator jerry pinkney discusses his stunning and new york times bestselling. He spoke wistfully of his lion book and looked for it every time we went to the library, but it was always checked out.
I try to incorporate wordless picture book in my lessons for a variety of lessons. A little mouse ran over the nose of a sleeping lion. He has the rare distinction of being the recipient of five caldecott honors and the winner of the 2010 caldecott medal for the lion and the mouse, and has since created two companion picture books. Other than some squeaks, hoots and one enormous roar, pinkneys little red riding hood interpretation of aesops fable is wordlessas is. After a ferocious lion spares a cowering mouse that hed planned to eat, the mouse. Published in the book retells without words aesops fable of the lion and the mouse. An enormous lion captures a tiny mouse, but then magnanimously releases him.
In awardwinning artist jerry pinkneys wordless adaptation of one of aesops most beloved fables, an unlikely pair learn that no act of kindness. Lesson plan for the lion and the mouse by carol jones. Wordless picture books are something children can enjoy for many years. Set against the african serengeti of tanzania and kenya, a single small mouse escapes the claws of a hungry owl, only to find herself trapped within the paw of a huge lion. This wordless picture book is beautifully illustrated and tells the story about a mouse who was saved by a kind lion from becoming the lions dinner and how later the tiny mouse was able to save the lion from a hunters net. In glowing colors, pinkneys textured watercolor illustrations masterfully portray. An almost wordless book, it transports readers to the african serengeti in tanzania and kenya with the screech of an owl, the squeak of a mouse, and the roar of a lion in masterful illustrations that tell the tale of an unexpected relationship between two unlikely creaturesa ferocious lion and a plucky mouse. And of course, the most important reason to share wordless books is because these books draw kids into a world where even those who struggle with letter recognition can successfully read a fantastic story. Jerry pinkney is one of the most heralded childrens book illustrators of all time. May 5, 2012 we talk a lot about using picture books in our teaching. It takes us a long time to read the book because we have to pore over each page counting the lions and their cubs and the mouse. This rendition of the familiar story, the lion and the mouse virtually wordless is absolutely exquisite. A modern song retells the fable of the tiny mouse that helps a mighty lion, who had once showed him mercy, escape from a trap. Fable fiction, 220 words, level i grade 1 a tiny mouse stumbles upon a sleeping lion and finds herself trapped under his huge paw.