'One day I shall repay you for your kindness.' With these words a rat makes a solemn promise to a lion who has allowed the tiny creature to escape from between his fearsome paws. But what can a little rat do to help a mighty lion, the King of the Jungle? The simple messages of this La Fontaine fable - that acts of kindness will always be returned and that even the strongest and mightiest sometimes need the help of the smallest and weakest - are gloriously told in this lovely picture book from Brian Wildsmith, an internationally acclaimed writer and artist for children. His simple words and sumptuous illustrations bring a freshness to this timeless fable and the stunning new cover design and imaginative interior typography will delight a whole new generation of young Wildsmith fans.
- ISBN10 0192727095
- ISBN13 9780192727091
- Publish Date 7 June 2007 (first published 1 March 1963)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 15 August 2014
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Oxford University Press
- Edition Re-issue
- Format Paperback
- Pages 32
- Language English