The Happy Lion Roars by Louise Fatio Paperback Book

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Age range 3 to 6 In the second title in this classic series, our friendly hero, The Happy Lion, is lonely.

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Age range 3 to 6In the second title in this classic series, our friendly hero, The Happy Lion, is lonely.When a beautiful lioness comes to town with a visiting circus, the Happy Lion pays her a visit and it is love at first sight! TheHappy Lion finds a way to release her and hide her in his enclosure. When she is discovered he won't let anyone separatethem, and his friend Francois convinces the mayor to let the lioness stay.'Genuine mid-century styling will appeal to art lovers as well as the nostalgia market. The lion is drawn with great sensitivity and Duvoisin's tawny palette is pleasingly appropriate.' - Books for Keeps'Duvoisin's illustrations are exceptional.' - The Times'Superb art and a lovely story where friendship and freedom reign supreme, characterise this classic re-issue.'- Red Reading HubTeachers' notes available here

Author Biography

Roger Duvoisin was born in Geneva in 1900. He studied art in Paris, and his first jobs included designingscenery, making textiles, and painting murals. He married Louise Fatio and in 1927 they moved to New YorkCity. Roger Duvoisin illustrated over 100 books of which he wrote 40. In 1947 he won the Caldecott Medalfor White Snow, Bright Snow by Alvin Tresselt and in 1966 their Hide and Seek Fog won a Caldecott Honor.

Review

'A charmingly told story of a lion who gets his girl' The Sunday Times;'Superb art and a lovely story where friendship and freedom reign supreme, characterise this classic re-issue.' Red Reading Hub; 'A tale of friendship and freedom... this beautiful production is the perfect read for a new generation of Duvoisin fans' The Picture Book Blogger;'An enchanting, warm-hearted and timeless storytelling odyssey ... With its gentle sense of fun and mischief, beguiling French backdrop, tender portrayal of love, and a gallery of wonderfully expressive illustrations, this is a book which has stood the test of time and is the ideal gift for a new generation of readers.' Lancashire Evening News;'A wonderful romance... Like its predecessor, this book is utterly enchanting and evokes a timeless world of romance and friendship. I hope we see more of the Happy Lion!' The Book Activist

Details ISBN1912650428 Author Roger Duvoisin Publisher Scallywag Press Format Paperback Pages 32 Series The Happy Lion Illustrator Roger Duvoisin ISBN-13 9781912650422 Imprint Scallywag Press Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations Full colour alternating with b/w NZ Release Date 2023-07-01 Series Number 2 Audience Children / Juvenile Year 2024 AU Release Date 2023-05-31 Publication Date 2024-06-06 UK Release Date 2024-06-06 ISBN-10 1912650428 Alternative 9781912650415 We've got this

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