In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb

Written by Marion Dane Bauer · Illustrated by Emily Arnold Mccully

March storms in fiercely, but will spring's gentle touch prevail?

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32 pages· 249 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD510L

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Bookroo's summary

March arrives with a roar, shaking windows and drenching the earth. As the stormy lion gives way to a gentle lamb, nature transforms. Will the chaos of late winter yield to spring's gentle bloom? Discover the playful dance of seasons in this vibrant tale, where weather is personified with humor and charm. Experience the transition from wild storms to blossoming fields, and ponder the promise of summer. This delightful story captures the essence of spring's unpredictable nature, inviting readers to explore the beauty and whimsy of changing seasons.

From the publisher

A fresh take on a familiar saying, perfect for the first rainy days of spring. Rattling windows with the roar of a late-winter storm, March shows up like a lion– wild and messy, muddy and wet. In rhythmic, exuberant text, Newbery Honor-author Marion Dane Bauer conveys the changeable nature of spring weather, as the lion makes way for the lamb–with a huge sneeze!–as the trees and flowers spring into bloom. Full of humor and motion, Caldecott-winning illustrator Emily Arnold McCully’s soft watercolors bring the blustering lion and gentle lamb to life. From hail and wet snow to vibrant green fields full of blossoms, the illustrations grow brighter, springing into new life–and hinting and the summer to come. The lively text and paintings illustrate the ways in which we personify spring weather, making this book a perfect introduction to figurative language–and lots of fun to read as well.

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