The Happy Lion

The Happy Lion

Paperback

Grades Preschool – 3
Ages 4–8

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

ISBN 9780375987038 (Ebook)
Published on Mar 10, 2015
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: AD800L | Fountas/Pinnell: M

ISBN 9780553508505 (Paperback)
Published on Mar 10, 2015
Published by Dragonfly Books
Pages 40
Dimensions 8 x 8
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: AD800L | Fountas/Pinnell: M

Roger Duvoisin

Roger Duvoisin was born in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1904 and came to the United States in 1925. Among his more than 40 children’s books, he is best known for those featuring Veronica the conspicuous hippopotamus, and Petunia the silly goose. He received the Caldecott Medal in 1947 for White Snow, Bright Snow, and a Caldecott Honor in 1966. He died in 1980.

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