Ep 3. Little Big Mouse
- April 5, 2000
In Between the Lions season 1 episode 3, titled Little Big Mouse, the audience is taken on a reading adventure with the lion family. The episode starts with Lionel and Leona, the lion siblings, playing a game of "Big Cat, Little Mouse" which is interrupted by the arrival of a mouse named Big Tiny Tumbleweed Mouse. The little mouse surprises the lions by introducing herself as a traditionally big animal, a tumbleweed.
As the episode progresses, Big Tiny Tumbleweed Mouse shows the lions how even though she may be small in size, she possesses a significant amount of strength and is quite athletic. Big Tiny Tumbleweed Mouse teaches the lion family the value of being little but mighty.
Throughout the episode, both Lionel and Leona are shown playing with the other animal characters in the library without adult supervision. Alongside Big Tiny Tumbleweed Mouse, they learn how letters combined together form words for sentences and how to use them to make up stories. The three little friends read books and engage in a variety of educational games that aim to develop their reading, writing and language skills.
One of the highlights of this episode is the musical interlude performed by a group of cats who sing a song about the alphabet while the lion family dances along. The song is upbeat and catchy, making it easy for kids to remember the alphabet in a fun way.
The episode Little Big Mouse ends with the lion family, including Big Tiny Tumbleweed Mouse, gathered around a table. The three little friends write their own creative and imaginative storybook, forming simple sentences and using the skills they have gained throughout the episode. They read their stories to the other animal family members and are praised for their creativity and the knowledge they have gained.
Overall, Between the Lions season 1 episode 3, Little Big Mouse, is an excellent example of an educational show that parents can watch with their children. The show is both entertaining and educational, teaching children the value of reading, writing, and language in a fun, age-appropriate way. With relatable animal characters, catchy songs, and positive messages, kids are sure to love watching Between the Lions.
