, AESOP S FABLES
A lion trapped in a net and an ant in a puddle. Who will rescue them and so gain a new friend? These are two stories from the Aesop’s Fables collection, which have stood the test of time and been read and loved by generations all over the world. At their heart, the stories have important lessons. The first is that, when we need help, it can come from the most unexpected of places! The second is an illustration of Aesop’s own saying: ‘No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.’ In this reader you will find:
Friendship | Helping others | Respecting and appreciating differences
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Audio Files
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Eli Readers is a beautifully illustrated series of timeless classic and original stories for learners of English.
The pleasure of Reading
Classic
ILLUSTRATED BY GUSTAVO MAZALI
Readers
- Games and language activities - An audio recording of the story - A picture dictionary
AESOP
Kindergarten/Early Primary
Aesop Aesop’s Fables
Aesop Aesop’s Fables
Kindergarten/Early Primary
ELT KG
Audio Files
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THE LION AND THE MOUSE
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A LITTLE WHITE MOUSE IS PLAYING ON A BIG BROWN LION. 3
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OH, DEAR! THE BIG BROWN LION CATCHES THE LITTLE WHITE MOUSE.
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PLEASE DON’T EAT ME. ONE DAY I CAN HELP YOU!
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THE LION IS KIND. 6
HOW CAN YOU HELP ME? NOW RUN AWAY!
THANK YOU! GOODBYE! 7
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ACTIVITY PAGES 1 THE LION AND THE MOUSE: CIRCLE THE ANIMALS IN THE STORY.
2 THE LION AND THE MOUSE: COLOUR THE ANIMALS THAT ARE IN THE SAME POSITION AS THE FIRST ONE.
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3 THE BIRD AND THE ANT: FINISH AND COLOUR THE ANT.
4 THE BIRD AND THE ANT: COLOUR THE FRAMES OF THE PICTURES FROM THE STORY.
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