
Written & illustrated by David Axtell
Two sisters search for a lion on the African savanna. Will they find it?
Join two adventurous sisters as they journey through the African savanna, navigating swishy-swashy grass and a splishy-splashy lake in search of a lion. But when they finally encounter the majestic creature, will they make it back home safely? This playful tale, set against a backdrop of vibrant illustrations, invites young readers to explore a familiar story in an exotic new setting. What awaits them in the Big Dark Cave, and can they outrun the lion? Discover the excitement and surprises that lie ahead in this enchanting adventure.
This charming version of a well-known chant takes place on the African savanna In this beautifully illustrated rendition of a well-known children’s chant, two sisters are looking not for a bear but for a lion–a lion that lives on the African savanna, where the girls go through swishy-swashy long grass, a splishy-splashy lake, and a Big Dark Cave. When they finally meet their lion, they have to run, run, run through it all again to get back home. Young readers will enjoy the playful language and beautiful paintings that reset a familiar story in a far-off part of the world.
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