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The Lion and the Mouse

Once when a lion, the king of the jungle, was asleep, a little mouse began running up and down on him. This soon awakened the lion, who placed his huge paw on the mouse, and opened his big jaws to swallow him.

"Pardon, O King!" cried the little mouse. "Forgive me this time. I shall never repeat it and I shall never forget your kindness. And who knows, I may be able to do you a good turn one of these days!”

The lion was so tickled by the idea of the mouse being able to help him that he lifted his paw and let him go.

Sometime later, a few hunters captured the lion, and tied him to a tree. After that they went in search of a wagon, to take him to the zoo.

Just then the little mouse happened to pass by. On seeing the lion’s plight, he ran up to him and gnawed away the ropes that bound him, the king of the jungle.

"Was I not right?" said the little mouse, very happy to help the lion.

MORAL: Small acts of kindness will be rewarded greatly.

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The Lion and the Mouse - Takeaway for Class 1,2,3

Even a small friend can help in big ways. Always be kind to others.

The Lion and the Mouse - Takeaway for Class 4,5,6

Kindness often brings unexpected rewards, and sometimes help comes from places we don’t expect.

The Lion and the Mouse - Takeaway for Class 7,8,9

We should respect everyone, regardless of their size or status, as strength can lie in unexpected places.

3 Fun Facts on The Lion and the Mouse for Children

• The Lion and the Mouse is another popular tale from Aesop’s Fables.
• This story shows that even small animals like mice can be brave and helpful.
• The story teaches a lesson in kindness and how good deeds come back to us in surprising ways.

The Lion and the Mouse Quiz for Class 1,2,3

• What did the mouse do that woke the lion?
• How did the mouse help the lion in the end?
• What did the lion do when the mouse asked for forgiveness?

The Lion and the Mouse Quiz for Class 4,5,6

• Why did the lion let the mouse go?
• How did the mouse free the lion?
• What lesson did the lion learn from the mouse?

The Lion and the Mouse Quiz for Class 7,8,9

• How does the story show that kindness can be repaid in unexpected ways?
• Discuss the relationship between the lion’s strength and the mouse’s small size.
• Can you think of a real-life example where someone small or less powerful made a big difference?