The Lion and the Mouse - Fairy tale - English Stories (Reading Books)

Summary

This is the classic story of 'The Lion and the Mouse,' where a lion shows kindness to a small mouse, letting it go after being disturbed from its sleep. Later, the mouse repays the favor by helping the lion escape from a trap. The story highlights themes of friendship, kindness, and how even the smallest creatures can make a big difference. With playful music and sound effects, this charming tale unfolds to reveal the powerful message that compassion can create unexpected and lasting bonds.

Takeaways

• 😀 A lion is sleeping under a tree.
• 😀 A little mouse is playing around the lion.
• 😀 The mouse accidentally wakes up the lion.
• 😀 The lion threatens to eat the mouse for waking him up.
• 😀 The mouse pleads for its life and promises to help the lion one day.
• 😀 The lion is skeptical about the mouse's ability to help, but lets it go.
• 😀 The mouse runs away after being freed by the lion.
• 😀 The next day, the lion gets caught in a trap.
• 😀 The mouse sees the trapped lion and rushes to help.
• 😀 The mouse chews through the rope, freeing the lion, and they become best friends.

Q & A

What was the lion doing when the mouse first appeared?

The lion was sleeping under a tree when the mouse appeared.

How did the mouse react when the lion woke up and threatened it?

The mouse pleaded with the lion, asking it not to eat him and promised to help the lion in the future.

Why did the lion decide to spare the mouse?

The lion decided to spare the mouse because the mouse promised to help him one day, despite the lion thinking that the mouse could not help him.

What did the mouse do when it saw the lion caught in a trap?

The mouse ran to the lion, and began chewing through the ropes to free him.

What was the lion's reaction after the mouse helped him escape from the trap?

The lion thanked the mouse, saying that the mouse had saved his life.

What is the moral of the story between the lion and the mouse?

The moral of the story is that even the smallest creatures can be of help to the strongest ones, and kindness should not be underestimated.

How does the lion's view of the mouse change throughout the story?

Initially, the lion dismisses the mouse as insignificant, but after the mouse helps him, the lion appreciates the mouse, and they become best friends.

What sound does the mouse make while playing around the lion?

The mouse makes a squeaking sound, described as 'squeak squeak' in the script.

What is the key turning point in the story?

The key turning point is when the lion gets caught in a trap and the mouse rescues him, proving that even small creatures can be valuable allies.

How does the lion’s initial reaction to the mouse's plea highlight his character?

The lion's initial reaction, threatening to eat the mouse, shows that he is confident in his strength and sees the mouse as no threat. It also sets up his later change of heart when the mouse proves helpful.