When the teacher announces that the class will stage the Lion and the Mouse, Ari is thrilled. He knows he’ll make a wonderful lion even his name means ‘lion’! But shy little Ari is neither noticed nor chosen. He goes home disappointed, but suddenly in his room a roaring, growling, prowling creature comes to life… and a small, squeaky one too! the flat illustrative style with its strong kitschy palette gets away from usual depictions of the ‘soft, sensitive’ child and captures the energy and fun of play-acting. A Children’s Bookshelf Selection: Each month our editor’s pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children’s bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help enhance a child’s reading life.