Lion and The mouse
Jerry Pinkney
Jerry Pinkney
English

A Lion lay asleep in the forest, his great head resting on his paws.

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timid little Mouse came upon him unexpectedly, and in her fright and haste to get away, ran across the Lion's nose.

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They woke up. He was very angry. He caught the mouse in his hands.

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The mouse begged for mercy.

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He took pity on it and let it go.

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After some days the lion was caught in a trap.He tried his best to break the web but all in vain. He started roaring.

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the mouse heard his roaring. It reached there and start cutting the ropes with its teeth.Soon the lion got free.

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He thanked the mouse and went away.

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Moral of the story : Kindness is rewarded.

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Lion and The mouse
Author - Jerry Pinkney
Illustration - Jerry Pinkney
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs
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