  | King Lion Author: Yarlett, Emma | |
| Price: $23.08 | ||
Summary:
King Lion wants a friend. But the only way he knows to communicate is to ROAR! Waving his paw, flashing a smile, and even cracking a joke don't help. Wild with loneliness, the king climbs to the top of a tower and roars his fierce sadness day and night, until one day, a little girl hears him and thinks that perhaps she understands.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (05/01/24)
Booklist (03/01/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/04/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 03/01/2024 A lion rules a small kingdom of contented people. Everyone there is happy except King Lion, who is lonely. So he walks out of his castle, intent upon finding a friend. “Hello,” he loudly roars. But, afraid of his booming voice, his sharp teeth, and his “dripping jaws,” the people run away for safety. Only one person, a little girl, hears the loneliness within his roars and understands his deep longing for a friend. She bravely presents herself and offers, “Let’s be friends.” And because she understands friendship, the king soon discovers how to be a good friend. Seeing the king and the girl together, the people no longer fear him, and everyone is very happy. Yarlett’s satisfying story celebrates the awareness, compassion, and problem-solving ability of a child who is the equal of a king. Created using “hand-rendered mixed media,” the illustrations beautifully express the characters’ emotions. The most intriguing is a double-page scene of the girl analyzing the king’s plight and her neighbor’s terror, while creating a plan to intercede. A rewarding read-aloud choice. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
