Little Lion Girl - by Olivia Hope (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

This whimsical, affirming picture book tells the story of one little girl's journey through the big city-and the courage she finds in herself along the way.

The city roared like a jungle.
Leonie roared back at the city.
She shook her mane and swished her tail.
She was a lion girl.

Leonie and her mother are off to the big city! Inspired by the people, sights and sounds, Leonie can't wait to discover it all. Her mother tells her to stay close, but there's SO much to see! And surely nothing can scare a brave lion girl, can it?

A wild, spirited tale of imagination and self-confidence, Olivia Hope's text is beautifully brought to life with charming art by Fiona Woodcock.

Review Quotes

"Perfectly captures a courageous youngster's explorations of an unfamiliar setting." --Kirkus Reviews

"[A] tale of a metropolitan outing that becomes a wild, mettle-testing adventure." --Publishers Weekly

"Cheerful emphasis on . . . independence is a welcome and fresh message, allowing the city to be a place of wonders." --BCCB

About the Author

Olivia Hope is an Irish writer with a special love for fiction about wild children. Her first picture book was Be Wild, Little One, illustrated by Daniel Egnéus. Before becoming an author, she was a teacher and an international athlete. She currently lives in the wilds of Southwest Ireland with her family.
www.oliviahopewriter.com

Fiona Woodcock is an illustrator and picture book author. Her debut book, Hiding Heidi, was nominated for the Greenaway Medal and she was a recipient of the World Illustration Award for her acclaimed picture book Look. Fiona lives in London, England.
www.fionawoodcock.com
@FionaWoodcock