Library Adventures: Lions

Library Adventures is our free, year-round reading for pleasure programme for children aged 4-11.

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Updated July 8, 2025
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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.
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
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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