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Caring for Your Lion

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When a little boy orders a tiny kitten, he is surprised to find a lion delivered to his doorstep instead. Caring for this majestic yet challenging pet proves to be hard work, but could the king of the jungle actually be the perfect companion?
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This charming and humorous story is ideal for young children and early readers who enjoy playful, imaginative tales about pets and unexpected adventures.

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What happens when a little boy expects an itty-bitty kitty . . . but a lion is delivered to his doorstep instead? Caring for a lion is hard work, but could the king of the jungle end up being the purrrrr-fect pet? Praise for Caring for Your Lion ". . . laugh-out-loud fun. Allow plenty of time to giggle over the details." -Kirkus Reviews

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

What happens when a little boy expects an itty-bitty kitty... but a lion is delivered to his doorstep instead?

Caring for a lion is hard work, but could the king of the jungle end up being the purrrrr-fect pet?

Praise for Caring for Your Lion: ...laugh-out-loud fun. Allow plenty of time to giggle over the details. Kirkus Reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454949244

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square Kids

Illustration: all in color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Troy Cummings

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 28

About the Author

Tammi Sauer is the author of Cowboy Camp, Chicken Dance, Mary Had a Little Glam, and Your Alien, which has earned starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews. She and her family live in Oklahoma with one super-cute dog but no lion. To learn more about Tammi and her books, visit tammisauer.com or find her on Twitter at @SauerTammi. Troy Cummings runs his own design studio, and his clients have included TIME for Kids, New York Daily News, Pearson/Scott Foresman, Random House, and the Cartoon Network. He has written and/or illustrated several children s books, including The Notebook of Doom series, Giddy-Up, Daddy!, The Twelve Days of Christmas in Indiana, and the New York Times bestselling Can I Be Your Dog? Troy lives in Greencastle, Indiana, with his wife and their children. You can learn more about him by visiting him online at TroyCummings.net.

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