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The Three Happy Lions
Series: The Happy Lion
Brief Description
'There was once ONE Happy Lion who lived in the zoo of a little French town. Then there were TWO Happy Lions, and that's better than one, because two is company. Then...one day...there were THREE Happy Lions...'The proud parents are delighted with their new cub. But...
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Description
'There was once ONE Happy Lion who lived in the zoo of a little French town. Then there were TWO Happy Lions, and that's better than one, because two is company. Then...one day...there were THREE Happy Lions...'
The proud parents are delighted with their new cub. But what profession could he have? How can they help launch him into the world?
Series: The Happy Lion
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The Happy Lion Roars
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...PaperbackSold Out -
The Three Happy Lions
'There was once ONE Happy Lion who lived in the zoo of a little French town. Then there were TWO Happy Lions, and that's better than one, because two is company. Then...one day...there were THREE Happy Lions...'The proud parents are delighted with their new cub. But what profession could he have? How can they help launch him into the world?PaperbackSold Out -
The Happy Lion
Age range 3 to 6A friendly lion pays an unexpected call on the townspeople, but comes to realise he is happiest at home.The lion at the little French zoo is a favourite of all the townspeople. Every day they stop by to feed him titbits and say, 'Bonjour, Happy Lion.' Naturally, when the lion finds his door open, he decides...PaperbackSold Out -
The Happy Lion Roars
Age range 3 to 6 In 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! The Happy Lion finds a way to release her and hide her in his...HardbackSold Out -
The Three Happy Lions
The Three Happy Lions tells the charming story of a family expansion. 'There was once ONE Happy Lion who lived in the zoo of a little French town. Then there were TWO Happy Lions, and that's better than one, because two is company. Then...one day...there were THREE Happy Lions.' The proud parents are delighted with their new cub. But what...HardbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781912650729
Publisher: Scallywag Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 June 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Scallywag Press
Illustration: Colour alternating with b/w
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Roger Duvoisin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 270.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Roger Duvoisin was born in Geneva in 1900. He studied art in Paris, and his first jobs included designing scenery, making textiles, and painting murals. He married Louise Fatio and in 1927 they moved to New York City. Roger Duvoisin illustrated over 100 books of which he wrote 40. In 1947 he won the Caldecott Medal for White Snow, Bright Snow by Alvin Tresselt and in 1966 their Hide and Seek Fog won a Caldecott Honor.
Also by Louise Fatio
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The Happy Lion Roars
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...PaperbackSold Out -
The Three Happy Lions
The Three Happy Lions tells the charming story of a family expansion. 'There was once ONE Happy Lion who lived in the zoo of a little French town. Then there were TWO Happy Lions, and that's better than one, because two is company. Then...one day...there were THREE Happy Lions.' The proud parents are delighted with their new cub. But what...HardbackSold Out -
The Happy Lion
Age range 3 to 6A friendly lion pays an unexpected call on the townspeople, but comes to realise he is happiest at home.The lion at the little French zoo is a favourite of all the townspeople. Every day they stop by to feed him titbits and say, 'Bonjour, Happy Lion.' Naturally, when the lion finds his door open, he decides...PaperbackSold Out
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