This book could be used from K-5^th grade. This book is about overcoming your fear. The mouse was afraid of the lion and the lion was afraid of the mouse. But with strength the mouse went towards the lion and they finally could talk to one another. This book could explain about getting over your fears and being brave. The book could also be about strengths and weakness. An activity for 3rd -5^th grade students would be to read the book and ask some follow up questions like: The mouse is so tiny that nobody ever notices him. How do you think this makes him feel? And for this question The mouse overcomes his fears and goes to the lion for help. Can you think of a time when you have overcome your fears? How did you feel? What was the outcome? What advice would you give to others? Have them write a paragraph or two explaining their thoughts and feelings. For the younger grades we could create some animal puppets to retell the story.

A very clever book written using the bible messages as a reminder of why and how we are what we are .This book took me back to my childhood and how my parents taught me what was right and wrong and if I looked inside myself and followed my instinct I would not be wrong. The book also gives excellent examples of how fear can be seen through a small person eyes and solutions to overcome that fear.  The author uses the most common fear of most children the fear of the dark.

Using the scriptures, messages in the bible and the interpretation of those message for use in the modern age is first class. Reading this book reminded me of how I calmed and comforted my children when they were afraid, ie getting them to talk to me about how their day went whilst they were lying in bed before sleep time so no bad thoughts were in their minds and letting them know I was close by and watching over them, just like God does. Some people might not like the theme or messages given by this book but it is amazing how in times of trouble people turn to their faith and ask for answers.I would urge anyone with a young child to read this book.