Love Is for Roaring
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Love Is for Roaring

By Mike Kerr, Renata Liwska (Illustrator)

A grumpy lion discovers unexpected ways to show love.

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32 pages
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Lion is grumpy about showing love, but Mouse challenges him to find what he truly enjoys. As Lion explores growling, roaring, running, and chasing, he uncovers surprising ways to express affection. Can Lion embrace these unconventional expressions of love? Join this playful journey to discover the many forms love can take.

From the publisher

Hugs and kisses and lovey-dovey stuff isn’t for all of us! A not-too-sweet story about a fierce and grumpy lion who maybe does know what he loves after all.Today the fierce, fearsome Lion is supposed to show his love. But that makes him grumpy. “What do you love?” Mouse asks Lion.Lion doesn’t love lovey-dovey stuff. Hugs? Kisses? NO WAY! But Mouse wonders, doesn’t Lion love . . . to growl? Love to roar? Hmm, maybe Lion likes that.Doesn’t he love to run? Love to chase? Actually, maybe Lion loves that. And maybe he DOES love to share his love. With a simple, humorous text and playful illustrations from New York Times bestselling Renata Liwska, this story is a charming, unconventional exploration of the many ways there are to show our love!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
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Published
January 18, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781681191249

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