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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1954 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
The Happy Lion
By Louise Fatio, Roger Duvoisin (Illustrator)
A friendly lion's stroll through town causes unexpected chaos. Why is everyone running away?
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40 pages· 978 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a quaint French town, a beloved zoo lion decides to visit his human friends. But as he roams the streets, the townspeople react with fear instead of friendship. What causes this unexpected panic, and can the lion find a way to reconnect with his neighbors? Discover a heartwarming tale of misunderstanding and friendship that challenges perceptions and brings a community together.
From the publisher
The lion at the little French zoo is a favorite of all the townspeople. Every day they stop by to feed him tidbits and say, “Bonjour, Happy Lion.” Naturally, when the lion finds his door open, he decides it would only be proper to visit all his friendly neighbors in return. But, wait–sacré bleu! Why is everyone fleeing in terror? “Louise Fatio’s timeless tale about friendship still sparkles and Roger Duvoisin’s elegant illustrations are as engaging as ever in this 50th Anniversary edition.” –School Library Journal
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 978
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD800L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.9
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 112709
Publication
- Published
- March 10, 2015
- First published
- January 1, 1954
- Publisher
- Dragonfly Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780553508505
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