Tell Me a Lion Story

Written & illustrated by Kara Kramer

Create a lion story with a twist—your imagination completes the tale.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A child demands a new story about a lion, but their father's attempts are met with playful interruptions. As the tale unfolds, the child insists on changes, from the lion's size to its name. Frustrated yet inspired, the father invites the child to co-create the story, turning the narrative into an interactive adventure. Readers are encouraged to join in, filling in the blanks and adding their own imaginative twists. Dive into this lively, collaborative storytelling experience where your creativity shapes the lion's journey.

From the publisher

The reader becomes the storyteller in this funny, interactive picture book by author-illustrator Kara Kramer. Tell me a story–a new one–and make it about a __! In this clever, inventive picture book, a child asks their father to tell them a story. But not just any old story, a new story. “And make it about a lion!” The dad begins, but the child interrupts again and again: “The lion doesn’t have to be SOOO BIG.” “Why is the lion so small? Doesn’t he eat dinner?” “Fred? I can think of a hundred zillion better names to give a lion!” Finally, Dad suggests telling the lion story together, and the reader is invited to fill in the blanks–and join in the fun. With lively, stylish artwork and plenty of space for imaginations old and young to add to the story, Tell Me a Lion Story is sure to become a go-to favorite.

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