Sun Flower Lion Board Book

Name: Sun Flower Lion Board Book
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9780062866127
Price: 17.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Kevin Henkes

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Summary

Sun Flower Lion Board Book by Kevin Henkes is a charming children’s story that combines elements of nature and imagination. It follows a cheerful lion who embarks on a whimsical journey, discovering the beauty and connections between a bright sun, a vibrant sunflower, and its own playful spirit. Through simple and engaging illustrations, the book sparks curiosity and wonder in young readers.
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Sun Flower Lion Board Book

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a children's story that beautifully combines simplicity and imagination. This charming board book by Kevin Henkes crafts a poetic experience with delightful illustrations, making it perfect for young readers and those who love gentle, lyrical storytelling.

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Invites the reader to see the sun, bright as a flower, a flower on a hill that looks like a lion, a lion that dreams of flowers as big as the sun, and more.

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“As brilliant as can be.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“A simple but thought-provoking story.” — Booklist (starred review)

“Endearing.” — Horn Book (starred review)

“A must-have for all collections.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

A sun. A flower. And a lion. With three visual motifs, three colours, and fewer than 200 words, renowned Caldecott Medal winner and #1 New York Times bestseller Kevin Henkes cracks open the wide world and the youngest child's endless imagination. This irresistible board book is a must-have for every reader and every family and is a perfect gift for a new baby.

On a warm morning, a little lion sleeps under a sun that shines so brightly, it looks like a flower. He dreams the flower is as big as the sun. He dreams the flower is a cookie. He lets his imagination soar.

Caldecott Medal winner Kevin Henkes uses simple shapes, limited colours, and a pitch-perfect text to tell Lion’s story in this transcendent board book. Sun Flower Lion introduces emerging readers to short chapters, action verbs, and adjectives, while bright illustrations transform simple shapes into something magical.

Sun Flower Lion will shine at story time and bedtime and for young children just learning how to turn the pages and read on their own.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Kevin Henkes's Sun Flower Lion Board Book is praised for its imaginative and visually striking narrative, suitable for toddlers and early readers. Reviewers highlight its masterful use of simple words, iterative themes, and a limited yet vibrant colour palette. The book effectively introduces concepts such as simile and metaphor, making it ideal for storytime or bedtime reading. Its endearing simplicity and warmth appeal to young readers, fostering early reading skills with its engaging illustrations and playful storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062866127

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Board book

Date Published: 21 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Greenwillow Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Kevin Henkes
Illustrated by Kevin Henkes
Illustrated by Kevin Henkes

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 327g

Pages: 36

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About the Author

Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors-one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller-and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Sun Flower Lion, A Parade of Elephants, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in a house in Madison, Wisconsin.

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