Lion and Mouse By Jairo Buitrago, Translated by Elisa Amado (Grades 1-3)

Lion and Mouse is a modern take on the famous fable of the lion and the mouse. Author Jario Buitrago spins the story into a humourous tale of what can happen in relationships when you choose to look past differences, not underestimate people, and appreciate what the other person has to offer. In this case, it is the beginning of a new friendship.

Jairo Buitrago was born in Bogota, Colombia, and currently lives in Mexico City. He has had many of his picture books translated into other languages, and collaborated on 6 (Including Lion and Mouse) with illustrator Rafael Yockteng for Groundwood Books.