The Amazing Augustus

By Tammi Sauer, Pauline Gregory (Illustrator)

A boastful squirrel's self-praise leads him into a lion's belly.

3.7/5 Goodreads · 13 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Augustus, a squirrel so absorbed in his own greatness that he doesn't notice he's strolling across a lion's back. As he boasts, danger lurks, and young readers will delight in spotting the peril Augustus misses. Will his hubris be his downfall, or can he escape the lion's jaws? This humorous tale invites kids to laugh and learn as they follow Augustus's misadventure, where being too self-absorbed might just land you in a sticky situation. Discover the hilarity and suspense as Augustus navigates his unexpected predicament.

From the publisher

A picture book about Augustus, a hubristic squirrel who is so busy celebrating himself that he winds up in the belly of a lion by author Tammi Sauer! Behold, my lovely audience!I am the amazing Augustus. There is no one quite like me. Augustus the squirrel is so busy praising himself that he winds up in the belly of a lion! This quirky, voicy picture book by beloved author Tammi Sauer is certain to have kids laughing as they realize well before Augustus that he is walking across a lion’s back. Kids love being smarter than the book, and this one takes the joke as far as possible–that is, literally inside a lion. Stay tuned for Augustus’s next adventure: THE AMAZING AUGUSTUS (AND FRIENDS!).

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