📕The Lion and the Little Mouse ( A Heartwarming Story of Kindness and Friendship)

Once upon a time, in a lush green jungle, lived a mighty lion—the king of all animals. Every creature respected him, and some even feared him. One sunny afternoon, the lion was taking a peaceful nap under a big shady tree.

Just then, a tiny little mouse came scurrying by, playing joyfully. In her excitement, she didn’t see the lion’s big paw and accidentally ran over it!

“ROAAARRR!” The lion roared, waking up with a jolt. His golden eyes stared furiously at the frightened mouse.

“Oh no!” squeaked the mouse, trembling. “Please forgive me, O mighty lion! I didn’t mean to disturb your rest. I’m just a little mouse, but if you let me go, I promise I’ll help you one day!”

The lion laughed. “You? Help me? How could a tiny mouse help the King of the Jungle?”

But something about the mouse’s courage and honesty touched his heart.

“Alright, little one,” he said gently. “I’ll let you go. But don’t forget your promise.”

The mouse bowed gratefully and scampered away. From that day on, the lion and the mouse became unlikely friends. The mouse often visited the lion, and they would talk, laugh, and share stories.

One day, the lion was walking through the jungle when—SNAP! He stepped into a hunter’s trap. Thick ropes tied around him tightly. The more he struggled, the more tangled he became.

“HELP!” he roared, hoping someone would hear.

Far away, the little mouse heard the lion’s cry. “That’s my friend!” she said, and without wasting a second, she rushed to help.

When she saw the lion trapped, she knew just what to do. With her sharp little teeth, she started gnawing through the ropes. Bit by bit, rope by rope—until finally, the lion was free!

The lion was amazed. “Thank you, my little friend,” he said softly. “You truly saved my life. I see now that no creature is too small to make a big difference.”

🧠 Moral of the Story

Even the smallest friend can be the greatest help.

Kindness, courage, and friendship know no size.

True friends always stand by each other.

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🐀 The Mouse and the Elephant

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✅ People Also Ask (FAQ Section)

Q1: What is the moral of "The Lion and the Mouse"?

A: The story teaches us that kindness never goes unnoticed and even the smallest friend can be a great help in times of need.

Q2: Is "The Lion and the Mouse" a fable?

A: Yes, it is a classic fable originally written by Aesop and retold in many versions for children.

Q3: Why did the lion let the mouse go?

A: The lion was amused by the mouse's courage and decided to spare its life, not expecting anything in return.

Q4: How did the mouse help the lion?

A: The mouse used its sharp teeth to chew through the hunter’s ropes and set the lion free.

Q5: What age group is this story suitable for?

A: This story is perfect for children aged 3 to 8 years, especially as a bedtime or moral story.