The Lion and the Mouse

Abstract

I first saw a wall-full of this series at Kyobo Book in Seoul in July, '04. I bought one copy, came home, and worked to order the full set of thirty booklets, workbooks, and audio cassettes from the publisher. Each set cost 9,800 Won. I have divided that cost among the book (6800 Won), booklet (1000 Won), and cassette (2000 Won). The colored booklet features twenty-eight thick, sturdy pages and excellent color reproduction. The art is cartoon-like, simple, and direct. This version has excellent illustrations around the dramatic moment. First comes the scene which is repeated on the cover: Jerry, playing hide-and-seek, finds a good soft place (8-9). Next he unfortunately shouts Here I am, thus waking the lion up (10-11). Finally their eyes meet and Jerry knows that he is in trouble (12-13). This may be the first time I have heard the mouse claiming that he tastes terrible (16). When Jerry runs to the lion's help, the lion at first asks him to find a big animal who can help. Do not judge someone by their size. And, kindness is never wasted.