Mouse & Lion

Burkert, Rand

ISBN 10: 0545101476 / ISBN 13: 9780545101479

Published by Michael di Capua Books, 2011

Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting. Seller Inventory # EVV.0545101476.VG

Synopsis:

From the illustrator of the classic edition of Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs

On a ridge above the Kalihari,Lion naps, until Mouse bumbles into him, willy-nilly, startling him awake.After a show of teeth, Lion is softenedby Mouse's pledge of loyaltyand sets him free. When a cold moon brings a humbling lesson, Lion comes to recognizeMouse's keen skill, and deeper kindness.Mouse and Lion, Aesop's fabled duo,renew their ancient bond in this warm retelling by Rand Burkert, illuminated by the authentic natural detail of Nancy Ekholm Burkert's art.

About the Authors:

MOUSE & LION is Rand Burkert's first book.
Nancy Ekholm Burkert's first illustrations were for the original edition of JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (1961). Her picture books include THE NIGHTINGALE (1965); THE SCROOBIOUS PIP (1968); THE FIR TREE (1970); SNOW-WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS (1972), a Caldecott Honor Book; and VALENTINE & ORSON (1989).

MOUSE & LION is Rand Burkert's first book.

Nancy Ekholm Burkert's first illustrations were for the original edition of JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (1961). Her picture books include THE NIGHTINGALE (1965); THE SCROOBIOUS PIP (1968); THE FIR TREE (1970); SNOW-WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS (1972), a Caldecott Honor Book; and VALENTINE & ORSON (1989).

Bibliographic Details

Title: Mouse & Lion
Publisher: Michael di Capua Books
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Burkert, Nancy Ekholm
Condition: very_good