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Highlights
- From the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of Max the Brave comes an inspiring and adorable picture book about a pair of unlikely friends who face down a pack of bullies.
- 3-7 Years
- 11.0" x 8.2" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
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About the Book
From the "New York Times"-bestselling author/illustrator of "Max the Brave" comes an inspiring and adorable picture book about a pair of unlikely friends who face down a pack of bullies. Full color.Book Synopsis
From the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of Max the Brave comes an inspiring and adorable picture book about a pair of unlikely friends who face down a pack of bullies. In this timely and charming story about the importance of being true to yourself, mindfulness, and standing by your friends, we meet Leonard, a lion, and his best friend Marianne, a . . . duck. Leonard and Marianne have a happy life together--talking, playing, writing poems, and making wishes, But one day, a pack of bullies questions whether it's right for a lion and a duck to be pals. Leonard soon learns there are many ways to be a lion, and many ways to be a friend, and that sometimes finding just the right words can change the world . . . This sweet, funny, thoughtful, and much-needed story will open up readers' eyes to the importance of being who they are and not backing down to hurtful criticism. It's an empowering tale about connecting with others and choosing kindness over bullying, and shows children how angry and provocative words can be overcome by empathy and inner courage.Review Quotes
Nominated for the 2019 Kate Greenaway Medal and the 2019 Carnegie Medal
A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year An American Booksellers Association E.B. White Read-Aloud Honor Book
An NPR Best Books of 2018 selection
A New York Public Library Best Books of 2018 selection ★ "Positive role models showing boys how to be a whole person are few and far between these days. This marvelous book triumphs in that essential job."--Kirkus, starred review
"Children will feel empowered after reading such a deliberate story of unyielding strength and self-awareness. Thoughtful and provocative words to live by."--School Library Journal "A gentle, Ferdinand-like soul. . . . Vere's fable makes a watertight--and charming--case for ignoring the pressures of conformity."--Publishers Weekly "The spirit of Ferdinand the Bull is a alive and well in How to Be a Lion."--NPR "Gently reminiscent of Winnie the Pooh"--BookTrust
About the Author
ED VERE is the author and illustrator of numerous picture books, including How to Be a Lion, The Artist, The Elephant and the Sea, and the New York Times bestseller Max the Brave. He lives in London.Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 8.2 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 3-7 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
Author: Ed Vere
Language: English
Street Date: June 26, 2018
TCIN: 53504881
UPC: 9780525578055
Item Number (DPCI): 248-74-2565
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 8.2 inches width x 11 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.9 pounds
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Target Guest - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
I purchased for a 3yr old. It’s a cute easy to read story with not too many words on each page. It’s not too long of a story but not too short either. Nice large simplistic pictures. There is an underlying message to the story. It’s a cute read. I would recommend it.
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PSaintLot - 7 years ago, Verified purchaser
My children are enjoying this book, especially my 5 year old. We love that it teaches her that not everyone is the same and it is okay to be different. It also makes her realize that even though we are different, we can accept others as they are and not try to change them or make them be something they are not. It is her current bedtime favorite. The book came in excellent shape and we are happy with this purchase.