The Happy Lion Roars

Name: The Happy Lion Roars
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781912650415
Price: 29.99 NZD
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Series: The Happy Lion

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The Happy Lion Roars by Louise Fatio and illustrated by Roger Duvoisin, tells the charming story of a friendly lion living in a small French zoo. His life takes a turn when he falls in love with a lioness from a visiting circus. Driven by affection, he embarks on a delightful adventure to find her, displaying themes of friendship and bravery in a heartwarming way for young readers.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's story if you're fond of heartwarming tales about friendship and adventure. Set in a charming French town, it follows a lovable lion who embarks on a journey to find companionship, offering warmth, humour, and vibrant illustrations. Perfect for young readers who appreciate animal characters and stories of love and courage.

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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.

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 enclosure. When she is discovered, he won't let anyone separate them, 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 Hub

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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...

By Louise Fatio

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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...

By Louise Fatio

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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?

By Louise Fatio

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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...

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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...

By Louise Fatio

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781912650415

Publisher: Scallywag Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 June 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scallywag Press

Illustration: Full colour alternating with b/w

Contributors:

Illustrated by Roger Duvoisin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: The Happy Lion

About the Author

Roger Duvoisin was born in Geneva in 1900. He studied at the Ecole National Superieure des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, going on to design scenery, make textiles, paint murals and illustrate over 100 books. Duvoisin and his wife Louise Fatio moved to America, and in 1947 he won the Caldecott Medal for White Snow, Bright Snow by Alvin Tresselt.

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