We love this book because it is:
Our most popular illustrated story with children, teachers & parents
Stunningly illustrated
Rich & varied vocabulary
Simple, engaging story about having the courage to be yourself
Learning opportunities:
Matching animals to sounds
Rhyme
Language ~ make up your own words for the story
Grammar ~ collective nouns
Wellbeing ~ discuss how the mouse’s emotion change throughout the story
Music ~ exploration of loud & quiet
PE ~ imitating mouse & lion
Comparison ~ The Lion & the Mouse
Art ~ draw the mouse’s ‘tinyful’ house
Science ~ food chains
There are lots of lovely activities for all of Rachel Bright & Jim Field’s collaborations here: The Lion Inside Resources