Watch Out for the Lion!
by Brooke Hartman (Author) Anna Süßbauer (Illustrator)
Readers beware--there's a ferocious lion in this book! The book warns that it has seen the lion already. First its bristly tail, then clashing claws, twitchy ears, fearsome fangs... and it's lying in wait to turn any unsuspecting passerby into a child cheeseburger or rugrat ravioli.
But does a brushy tail always belong to a lion? When you touch the curvy claws, will they be attached to a paw? You never really know what might be lurking around the corner in this surprising story that challenges readers to face their darkest fears, and maybe even laugh about them.
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PreS-Gr 2--Adorable and humorous, this fourth wall-breaking story along the lines of Jory John and Bob Shea's I Will Chomp You starts with an unseen narrator warning readers away from the book. The narrator thoughtfully provides a guide ("How to Spot A Lion" with snout, tail, fangs, ears, and claws all labeled). On the next spread, a "brushy, bristly tail" is visible, but a page turn reveals that the tail belongs to a giraffe. The pattern repeats until the narrator gives up, at which point, of course, a lion does emerge--a cute little lion cub. Illustrations are large, clear, and uncluttered, with bright backgrounds, clever camouflage, and funny animal expressions, from a smiling sloth to a grumpy walrus. The text is chock-full of lively alliteration, making it a pleasure to read aloud. VERDICT A sure winner for story times as well as one-on-one settings; children will enjoy being in on the joke on rereadings.--Jenny Arch
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Brooke Hartman is an Alaskan mom and author of silly, serious, and sometimes strange stories for young readers, whose writing has garnered national awards. When she isn't writing, you can find her fishing, flying, and having fun with her family, enjoying all the magic that life has to offer.
Kathryn Carr is an artist who works in all things paper, including creating greeting cards, showing in galleries, and teaching art classes. She illustrated Lizbeth Lou Got a Rock in Her Shoe by Troy Howell (Ripple Grove Press). She currently lives in Pittsburgh, PA.JUV002150 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Lions, Tigers, Leopards, etc.
JUV020000 - Juvenile Fiction | Interactive Adventures
