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How to be a Lion

Ed Vere, Ed Vere

How to be a Lion

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  • Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
  • Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts

Average rating

4 out 5

42 reviews

Winner of the Oscar's Book Prize 2019 ""This witty, resonant picture book is a manual for anyone's life, young or old."" Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week You don't have to ROAR to be heard... Meet Leonard - a lion like no other. Leonard's best friend is Marianne, a duck. But lions chomp ducks, don't they? What will the pair do when their way of life is threatened? From the New York Times-bestselling author of Max the Brave comes a powerful story celebrating daydreamers, individuality and the quiet courage to be yourself. ""Positive role models showing boys how to be a whole person are few and far between these days. This marvelous book triumphs in that essential job."" Kirkus ""Children will feel empowered after reading such a deliberate story of unyielding strength and self-awareness. Thoughtful and provocative words to live by."" School Library Journal ""gently reminiscent of Winnie the Pooh"" BookTrust ""Framed by a glowing palette of burnt yellows and oranges, and infused with humour and warmth, this thought provoking fable celebrates courage, individuality and the power of words."" The Bookseller ""A philosophical tale so, so full of heart, celebrating the quietest and gentlest among us."" Library Mice ""A gentle read with an overwhelming power. How to be a Lion by Ed Vere italicises the need to speak up for yourself and those less strong than yourself. With his signature bold artwork this is another crowd pleaser from the author and illustrator "" Picture Books Blogger

Reviews

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Great

Captain Peanuts Lavalamp 01.08.2024

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I really enjoyed this book and the message on the book that you should always try to be yourself. Yes I would recommend this book to my friends.

King Zizou Pumpernickel 20.12.2023

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It was a good book . The lion said to his friends that you don't have to be a lion,you can just be yourself!

Anonymous 17.12.2023

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I loved this book and want to be a lion

Ambassador Gonzo Bottlenose 04.09.2023

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Leonard the lion met with Marianne the duck. Together find out that are not so different and after all you don’t have to ROAR in order to be a lion

Lieutenant Hercules Mozzarella 24.08.2023

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I enjoyed this book

Chief Augustus Bumblebee 07.08.2023

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I liked it when the lion saw the duck.

Chief Ice-T Bluebird 03.08.2023

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The story was about a lion telling another lion how to be kind.

Judge Mistral Teabag 30.07.2023

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All lions do not have to be fierce. You can be a friendly lion too.

Prince Snoopy Remmington 24.07.2023

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We love this story about how being you is so important

Anonymous 20.07.2023

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Great book about not having to follow the crowd and being true to yourself.

Countess Wanda Godzilla 17.02.2023

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I like the way it teaches you there’s more than one way to be a lion

Doctor Sunny Moonlight 22.08.2022

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It makes a real difference that you don't have to be mean, you can be just how you are and kind.

Dame Morgana Sunshine 25.07.2022

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I like that this book teaches us to always be ourselves instead of who everyone else wants us to be. We’re all different & that’s ok. I would 100 billion % recommend it.

Anonymous 06.07.2022

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I love this book because it teaches you be kind. Lion is my favourite character. I recommend this book.

Dona Gloriana Rollercoaster 15.12.2021

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Liked the Lion and Duck

Earl Augustus Menace 18.11.2021

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I liked it but it was a bit young for me. I liked that it had the constellations in it at one point.

King River Tyrannosaurus 06.09.2021

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The story a lion who teach how to be a lion to his friend a bird. It’s a fiction. I would recommend to my friends.

Anonymous 23.08.2021

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Great book! I love it!

Superintendent Kipper Foxtail 09.08.2021

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They made words and Leonard made a friend. I liked it

Commander Ice-T Bottlenose 08.08.2021