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The Stone Lion

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The Stone Lion by Margaret Wild tells the story of a statue yearning to become alive. The stone lion dreams of running, pouncing, and leaping in the park opposite where he sits. One snowy night, his world changes when a baby is left at his feet, prompting the lion to see life from a new perspective.
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Ideal for children and families, this touching tale explores themes of compassion and transformation.

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Sometimes statues are granted a chance to become warm, breathing creatures. The stone lion has only one dream - to run, pounce and leap in the park across from where he sits. But one snowy night, when a baby is abandoned at his paws, he is compelled to think differently

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

Sometimes statues are granted a chance to become warm, breathing creatures. The stone lion has only one dream — to run, pounce and leap in the park across from where he sits. But one snowy night, when a baby is abandoned at his paws, he is compelled to think differently.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742978185

Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 December 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: Little Hare

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ritva Voutila

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 242.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 189g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Margaret Wild is an internationally renowned children's author whose books have been translated into several languages. Her writing deals with a wide range of themes, but most notably issues of identity, trust and death. She's won several awards, including the CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award. Originally from South Africa, she has been living in Australia since 1972.

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