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The Lion Who Wanted To Love

By Giles Andreae
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The Lion Who Wanted To Love by Giles Andreae is a charming children's story about a young lion named Leo who defies traditional expectations. Instead of being fierce, Leo is kind and gentle, which leads him on a heartwarming journey of discovery. Through his adventures, Leo learns that being true to oneself can lead to unexpected friendships and happiness.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that challenge stereotypes and celebrate kindness and acceptance. With its charming rhymes and endearing illustrations, this delightful children's tale teaches the value of empathy and staying true to oneself, making it a heartwarming read for both children and adults.

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The Lion Who Wanted To Love

A feel-good rhyming story about a brave little lion who dares to be different - from the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance.

Told in verse, the story of a brave little lion who sets out to prove that daring to be different can have its rewards in the end.

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Leo isn't like other lion cubs. Instead of chasing zebras and antelopes, he wants to make friends and hug them. But can a lion who's so different ever fit in with the rest of the pride

Learn how Leo's need to be different brings happiness to the jungle in this heart-warming story that little ones will love. This touching rhyming picture book, winner of the Children's Book Award, is a joy to read aloud and share.

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The Lion Who Wanted To Love by Giles Andreae is praised for its heartwarming story and captivating illustrations. Reviewers often highlight how the book's themes of kindness, acceptance, and courage resonate with both children and adults. The rhyming text and engaging narrative make it a popular choice for bedtime reading, encouraging young readers to embrace differences and show compassion.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781860399138

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 April 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David Wojtowycz
  • Illustrated by David Wojtowycz

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 302.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Giles Andreae

About the Author

David Wojtowycz 'or simply David W to his friends' was born in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. He inherits his unusual second name from his Ukranian-born father. David went to Goldsmiths College, University of London to study fine art and graduated in 1992. David's distinctive style is instantly recognisable due largely to his popular greeting card range, Pigs Might Fly 'Statics' and more recently, Flux Deluxe 'Santoro Graphics'. It was while David was working with Statics that he met Giles Andreae, alias Purple Ronnie, and this led to their collaboration on their first book for Orchard Rumble in the Jungle, \n \nDavid lives in South London. Giles Andreae is the award-winning and bestselling author of Rumble in the Jungle, Giraffes Can't Dance and The Lion Who Wanted to Love. Giles is also the creator and voice behind Purple Ronnie. He lives in London.

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