Lion, Lion - by Miriam Busch (Hardcover)

About the Book

A young boy encounters a lion while trying to find his pet cat--meeting a number of other animals along the way.

Book Synopsis

For fans of Ezra Jack Keats, this perfect read-aloud is a timeless story featuring plenty of animals!

A little boy is looking for Lion. Lion is looking for lunch.

And so our story begins. But look closely. . . . In this tale, nothing is quite as it seems!

Children will delight in this classic picture book with a mischievous twist.

From the Back Cover

A little boy is looking for Lion.

Lion is looking for lunch.

And so our story begins. But look closely . . . in this tale, nothing is quite as it seems!

Children will delight in this classic picture book with a mischievous twist.

Review Quotes

"Beautiful pencil and watercolor illustrations give this book an old-fashioned feel...the story will keep readers on the edge of their seat. With a trick up his sleeve, our brave hero outwits a...hungry lion. With sophisticated humor and an ingenious twist, this story begs to be read and reread." -- Erin Barker, Hooray for Books!, Alexandria, VA for the Autumn 2014 Indie Next Picks

"Sly, dark humor for little ones--at its best." -- Kirkus Reviews

"With plenty of chuckle-worthy illustrations and a simple but enjoyable story, this should work well in storytimes or for one-on-one reading." -- School Library Journal

"Amusing...[with] a Sendakian flair...An excellent way to introduce younger listeners to the deliberate subversion of expectations." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"A killer combination of twisty wordplay, kid-perfect watercolors and characters that demand funny voices, Lion, Lion is a read aloud sure to leave your audience delighted and you just a little hoarse." -- NPR

"Beautiful pencil and watercolor illustrations give this book an old-fashioned feel, and the story will keep readers on the edge of their seat. . . . With sophisticated humor and an ingenious twist, this story begs to be read and reread." -- Erin Barker, Hooray for Books!, Alexandria, VA for an Indie Next Pick