Honey... Honey... Lion!

Written & illustrated by Jan Brett

A greedy badger learns a surprising lesson on the African plains.

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32 pages· 573 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

On the African plains, the honeyguide bird and the honey badger have a sweet partnership—until greed disrupts their harmony. When Badger keeps all the honey, Honeyguide leads him on a wild chase. As they dash through ponds and thickets, exotic animals spread the news. What surprise awaits Badger at the end of this adventure? Discover the twist that teaches him a valuable lesson. Can you guess what's under the flap? Dive into this delightful tale of friendship and consequences.

From the publisher

The African plains provide a stunning environment for Jan Brett’s latest animal adventure. For as long as anyone can remember, the honeyguide bird and the African honey badger have been partners when it comes to honey: Honeyguide finds the honeycomb, Badger breaks it open, and they share the sweetness inside. But this day, Badger keeps all the honey for himself. Foolish Badger! In no time, Honeyguide leads Badger on a fast chase. Badger thinks it’s for honey; but Honeyguide has a surprise waiting for her greedy friend. As they swim across a pond, push through a thicket of reeds, leap over a huge anthill, a menagerie of exotic animals passes the news along in a kind of animal Bush Telegraph. Finally Badger faces a lift-the-flap page, revealing the twist that teaches Badger a lesson. Can you guess who’s under that flap? Honey . . . Honey . . . Lion! will surely become a family favorite for readers of all ages.

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