Library Adventures: Lions

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Updated July 8, 2025
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Lions
Bodden, Valerie.
Paper Book
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of lions, the majestic big cats of Africa and India. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why lions roar"--Provided by publisher.
The lion and the mouse
Davidson, Susanna
Paper Book
It's tough in the wild, whether you're a tiny mouse or a big, scary lion. But friends can be found in the strangest of places. Aesop's charming fable is specially retold for beginner readers in this lively retelling, and features beautiful illustrations by John Joven throughout.
Little lion rescue
Delahaye, Rachel
Paper Book
In this new chapter book series, Little Animal Rescue, what starts out as a field trip to the zoo for Callie and her classmates ends up becoming the adventure of a lifetime when Callie is magically whisked away to the Serengeti where she finds a little lost lion cub. Includes black and white...
Lion
Parker, Steve
Paper Book
Arlo : the lion who couldn't sleep
Rayner, Catherine
Paper Book
Arlo The Lion Who Couldn't Sleep is a beautifully illustrated story with a gentle mindfulness message from award-wining author-illustrator Catherine Rayner. Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, it's an ideal bedtime book, and especially helpful for little ones who have trouble going...
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...
There's a lion in the library!
Skinner, Dave (Comedian and comedy writer)
Paper Book
Little Lucy Lupin is sweet and dimpled - and a dreadful LIAR. The trouble is, it's impossible not to believe her - she's so perfectly cute. Not once, not twice, but three times the library is evacuated when Lucy says there's a terrifying lion on the loose. But what will happen...
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...
Lion : killer king of the plains
Spilsbury, Louise.
Paper Book
The lion is the undisputed king of Africa's grasslands, comfortably placed at the top of most of the habitat's food chains. This dynamic book offers a vividly detailed look at the grassland biome, and the lion's position as apex predator. Fact-rich text examines the way that claws, teeth, eyes, and...

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