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The Lion Who Wanted To Love

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From the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance, comes this feel-good rhyming story about a brave little lion who dares to be different ... Leo isn't like other lion cubs. Instead of chasing zebras and antelopes, he wants to make friends with them. But can a lion who's so different ever fit in with the rest of his pride? Learn how Leo's kindness brings happiness to the jungle in this colourful picture book story. Winner of the Red House Children's Book Award.

ISBN: 9781860399138
Pub Date: 1st October 1998
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Imprint: Orchard Books
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 32

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LozLewis Adult 38 book reviews

15th October '16

I read it to HatterBoy aged 6 aged 6

This is absolutely fantastic book about a gorgeous little Lion cub called Leo who chose to leave his pride when he was given an ultimatum..... kill other animals or leave!!

Ellielebug Adult 524 book reviews

3rd August '17

I read it to Ellielebugjnr aged 1 aged 1

This is a lovely social learning tale. The lion who is different and wants to be everyone's friend. Heart warming.

Bec Adult 54 book reviews

6th November '17

I read it to EJB aged 1 aged 1

I absolutely loved this book - it's a really gentle story of a lion cub who would rather hug than hunt. It covers so many sensitive subjects such as being different, being isolated from a group and showing love and affection, and does so in such a beautiful, thoughtful way. It can be very hard to find books where male characters are portrayed as gentle, caring and loving so I think this is a really good book to read to challenge stereotypes.

As well as the story being just lovely, the illustrations are bright and cheerful, just right for younger children. My 1 year old loved looking at all the different animals and making appropriate noises! The rhyming text is also great for younger ones who aren't quite ready to follow a story but enjoy rhythm and rhyme.

My 1 year old and I really enjoyed this book and would thoroughly recommend it!

Belllboo Aged 8 215 books

20th February '16

Belllboo read it themselves aged 8 aged 8

This is my Daddy's favourite picture book. I like it a lot too (even though I'm a bit to old for it) I like that the lion wants to be different to others. But in the end everyone wants to be his friend.

TCR75 Adult 335 book reviews

15th June '15

I read it to LCR08 aged 6 aged 6

This is one of my favourite books because I love animals especially big ones! I love that it rhymes too and that the pictures are so colourful. Mummy says it gives a good message which is that you should always be yourself and not try to be what others want you to be or think you should be - we are all different and that is OK.

nataliee-from-greater-manchester Adult 3 book reviews

9th January '15

Read to a child aged 2

This is a charming story that shows children the importance of being kind and in a gentle way not to conform to typical stereotypes in terms of behaviour and feeling. My daughter loves lions, the illustrations are sweet and she straight away decided she was the cute little lion in this story. We started with a roar, as the story progressed this changed, so did how cosy she got as she snuggled in more hanging on my every word until the end which I'm sure you can guess once you start reading but I won't spoil it for you. Definitely worth a look. We picked this copy up from our local library, she choose it herself, I think we might invest in her own copy.

ArjanST Aged 5 66 books

22nd May '17

ArjanST read it themselves aged 5 aged 5

I love this book and the message behind it - that sometimes you don't have to do what is expected of you if you know that really you want to do the right thing. It shows children the importance of being kind and caring to others. The illustrations are lovely and it's a great book to read together and discuss afterwards.

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Giles Andreae is the author of many top selling, award-winning picture books. These include Rumble in the Jungle , Commotion in the Ocean and I Love My Mummy . However, it is for the international bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance that he is best known. Giles is also the creat...

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