The Aesop's fable showing that you shoudn't judge your friends on their size and strength. Level One titles are
designed to be the first real books a beginner reader will tackle and
are designed to foster a lasting enthusiasm for books and reading. They
are 32 pages in length, comprising the main story (up to 150 words),
from classic tales to folk tales, delightful illustrations and 6 pages
of fun, reading-related puzzles. Will be enjoyed with equal enthusiasm
if read alone or together with a parent.
A tiny mouse disturbs King Lion's afternoon nap. 'Don't kill me!' she begs. 'Maybe I can save your life too, one day'. King Lion doesn't believe it - but when he is in real trouble, he learns that even little friends can be great friends.
Mairi Mackinnon was born in England, went to school in Scotland, studied in France and Italy and worked in Spain before finally settling down in London, where she lives with her husband, three children and several thousand books. In her spare time she enjoys reading, cooking for friends, and playing the fiddle in a dance band at parties from Portree to St Petersburg.