Once a Mouse…
Once a Mouse… by Marcia Brown is a reprint edition published by Aladdin on September 30, 1989. This 32-page book is presented in English and retells an Indian fable from the Hitopadesa, focusing on a mouse who undergoes a transformation into a tiger through the intervention of a hermit. The narrative explores themes of humility and gratitude as the mouse, once threatened by predators, learns valuable lessons about pride and origins.
Readers will find that Marcia Brown’s storytelling is complemented by her magical woodcuts, which vividly illustrate the tale. The story follows the mouse’s journey as he experiences life in various forms, including that of a cat and a dog, before facing the repercussions of his arrogance. This fable, categorized under children’s fiction and fables, offers insights into character development and moral lessons, making it a thoughtful addition to any young reader’s collection.
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Marcia Brown retells an Indian fable from the Hitopadesa in this Caldecott Medal–winning tale of a mouse who becomes a tiger.
When a small mouse’s life is threatened by large jungle predators, a kindly hermit uses magic to change him into a cat, a dog, and a majestic tiger. But the proud tiger must suffer the consequences when he becomes ungrateful and forgets his humble origins. Marcia Brown’s magical woodcuts bring this Indian fable to life with the mastery that won her a second Caldecott Medal.
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