The Lion and the Mouse

NARRATOR:
One day, a great lion was sleeping under a tree.
His golden mane moved gently in the wind.

NARRATOR:
A little mouse ran through the grass.
She didn’t see the lion… and ran across his big paw!

NARRATOR:
The lion woke up with a loud roar!

🦁 LION (briefly):
“Who dares to walk on me?!”

He grabbed the mouse with one big paw.

NARRATOR:
The little mouse was very scared.
She looked up at the lion’s big teeth.

🐭 MOUSE (softly):
“Please let me go! One day I can help you.”

NARRATOR:
The lion laughed.
How could a tiny mouse help a big lion?

But he let her go.

🦁 LION (chuckling):
“Run along, little one.”

NARRATOR:
Days passed.
One day, the lion walked into a trap set by hunters.

NARRATOR:
He tried to escape, but strong ropes held him tight.

He roared and shook, but he could not get free.

NARRATOR:
Then, someone heard his roar…
It was the little mouse!

She ran to the lion.
She saw the ropes and began to chew.

NARRATOR:
Nibble, nibble… bite, bite…

The ropes broke.

NARRATOR:
The lion stood up—free!

He looked at the little mouse and smiled.

🦁 LION (softly):
“Thank you, little friend.”

NARRATOR (ending):
From that day on, the lion and the mouse were true friends.

And the lion learned something very important:

Even the smallest friend can make a big difference.

THE END.

📚 Vocabulary 

1. Lion – a big wild cat with a mane

2. Mouse – a small furry animal with tiny feet

3. Roar – a loud sound made by a lion

4. Trap – something used to catch animals

5. Rope – strong string used to tie things

🗣 Useful Expressions 

1. “Who dares to walk on me?!” – Someone is angry because they were disturbed

2. “Please let me go!” – A way to ask for help or kindness

3. “Even the smallest friend can make a big difference.” – Size doesn’t matter when it comes to kindness and bravery

❓ Comprehension Questions 

1. 🦁 What was the lion doing at the beginning of the story?

2. 🐭 Why did the lion catch the mouse?

3. 🤏 What did the mouse say when the lion grabbed her?

4. 🪢 What happened to the lion later in the story?

5. 💖 How did the mouse help the lion in the end?