King Lion

A lonely king's roar scares everyone away. Can a brave girl change that?

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

King Lion's roar sends everyone fleeing, leaving him isolated atop his tower. Desperate for companionship, his fierce cries echo day and night. But when a courageous little girl hears his sorrowful roar, she believes she understands his true desire. Can her empathy bridge the gap and bring friendship to the lonely king? Discover how a simple act of kindness can transform fear into friendship in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

Why does everyone run away whenever this lonely beast roars “HELLO!” at them? A story about the art of making friends–and the bravery of one kind little girl. King Lion wants a friend. But the only way he knows to communicate is to ROAR! Waving his paw, flashing a smile, and even cracking a joke don’t help. How can he let the townsfolk know that he just wants some company? Wild with loneliness, the king climbs to the top of a tower and roars his fierce sadness day and night, until one day, a little girl hears him and thinks that perhaps she understands. With charming illustrations, Emma Yarlett’s gently humorous take on how to make friends shows a little empathy goes a long way.

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