Library Adventures: Lions

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Updated July 8, 2025
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Arlo the lion who couldn't sleep
Rayner, Catherine
Paper Book
A dreamy bedtime book from award-winner Catherine Rayner about a wakeful lion who is desperate to get some sleep.Arlo the lion is exhausted. He just can't drop off, no matter what he tries. It's either too hot, or too cold, too loud or too quiet, and his wriggly family aren't helping either!...
The lion above the door
Raúf, Onjali Q.
Paper Book
'Ever since I can remember, people have stared at me and my family. Dad tells me it's because we're 'special'. But if we're so special, how come nobody ever looks like us in the books at school? Not even the books about world wars ...' ...
The Lion Who Saw Himself in the Water
Shah, Idries.
Paper Book
A good-natured Lion is misunderstood by the rest of the jungle animals because of his loud growling voice. He pads up to a pool of water one day and, bending to drink, sees his reflection. He gasps at the fierce creature staring back at him and is too frightened to drink. Just as the lion sees...
Roar Like a Lion
Sorosiak, Carlie
Paper Book
From the UK bestselling author of I, Cosmo comes an inspirational guide to living your best life -- with a wild twist. Every animal is wonderful at being themselves, and if we're observant, we can let them teach us how to be our kindest, bravest, best selves as well. Humans are a...

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