The lion and the mouse

Tini tiny tales..A fable about friendship and gratitude. Once upon a time, in a big, green forest, there lived a mighty lion. He was the king of the jungle, feared by all the animals. One day, as the lion was napping under a big, shady tree, a tiny mouse scurried over his paw.
The lion woke up with a start. He was so surprised to see such a small creature on him. Before he could swat the mouse away, the mouse squeaked, "Oh, great lion, please don't eat me! I'm so small and harmless. I promise to help you if you ever need it."
The lion thought the mouse's plea was funny. He was so big and powerful, how could a tiny mouse possibly help him? But he was also a fair king, so he decided to let the mouse go.
A few weeks later, the lion was caught in a hunter's net. He struggled and roared, but the net was too strong. He thought he was doomed. Just then, he heard a tiny squeak. It was the mouse! The mouse had seen the lion trapped and knew just what to do.
The mouse scurried up the net and nibbled at the ropes. After a long time, the ropes were finally chewed through, and the lion was free! The lion was so grateful to the mouse for saving his life. From that day on, he never forgot the lesson: even the smallest creatures can be of great help.