The Biggest Mistake

By Camilla Pintonato

A young lion learns that catching a gazelle isn't as easy as it seems.

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A little lion, eager to catch his first gazelle, discovers that assumptions can lead to unexpected challenges. Each attempt to capture the elusive prey ends in failure, from chasing to trapping, even asking nicely. As the cub learns from his mistakes, he wonders if the gazelle might slip up instead. This playful tale, filled with surprises and vibrant illustrations, invites readers to laugh and learn about perseverance and the unexpected twists of trying to succeed.

From the publisher

A perfect storytime pick about success, failure, and the danger of assumptions. “It’s time to catch your own gazelle,” Papa Lion tells his little lion one morning. The cub thinks the task will be easy–which is his first mistake. He leaps on a gazelle, but it gets away from him. So the little lion laces up his sneakers, thinking he just has to outrun the gazelle–and makes his second mistake. Once again, his prey escapes! So the little lion tries to lure the gazelle into a trap. He tries to snag its horns in a net. He even tries asking nicely. But every idea fails. Maybe the little lion needs the gazelle to make a mistake of her own…This tongue-in-cheek tale offers a new delight on each page, then ends with the biggest surprise of all. With madcap action and colorful artwork, The Biggest Mistake is sure to spark giggles from readers of all ages.

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