Just Like My Papa
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2013

Just Like My Papa

By Toni Buzzeo, Mike Wohnoutka (Illustrator)

A lion cub learns from his father, dreaming of becoming king.

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32 pages
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On the African savanna, young lion Kito dreams of being like his father, the pride's protector. As he mimics his father's roars and pounces, Kito embarks on his own brave adventure. Though too small to catch a wildebeest, he discovers his own strengths. Will Kito's courage lead him to his destiny as king? This tale of love and learning is perfect for sharing with little ones.

From the publisher

From a New York Times bestselling author, this heartwarming and richly illustrated story of love between a father and son lion is the perfect read aloud for Father’s Day and beyond. Kito wants to be just like his papa, the protector of the pride. Throughout a day and night on the savanna, the cub imitates the way his father roars, swings his tail, shakes his head, and pounces. Kito may be too little to catch a wildebeest, but he is brave enough to succeed in his own hunt. Someday he will be King, just like Papa! With its rhythmic text, dramatic moments on the African plain, and playful times for cub and papa, this is the perfect book for parents to share with their own littlest cubs.

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Format
Board Book
Pages
32
Reading age
0–3
Audience
Board
Lexile
~241L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
159371
Publication
Published
April 11, 2017
First published
April 16, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781484787953

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