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.
Arlo : the lion who couldn't sleep
Rayner, Catherine
Paper Book
This beautiful, meditative book about a lion who can't sleep is an excellent bedtime read for reluctant sleepers. Arlo is a very tired lion, and he's tried everything to get to sleep. But the grass is too prickly, the trees are too noisy, and his family wriggles awfully too much....
The lion who saw himself in the water
Shah, Idries
Paper Book
When the good-natured Share the Lion, King of all the animals, sees his reflection in a pool of water, he gasps at the fierce creature staring back at him. He is too frightened to drink, until finally, he learns to overcome his fear. Children learn through Share how to deal positively with the fears...

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