By Debbie Quinn (author)
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Leonard’s Lunch by Debbie Quinn is a lovely children’s book written in rhyming verse. Each of the 40 pages has a bright and colourful illustration and a maximum of 12 lines of verse. Leonard the lion is hungry and wondering what to eat for his lunch. He meets up with Bear, Monkey, Crocodile, Parrot, and Mouse.
Leonard’s repetitive words and questions to his friends will help to engage young learners in the story and aid their learning. They offer him some of their healthy food, but he decides he doesn’t need the health benefits offered by their meals. He opts for some unhealthy snacks instead like pizza, chips, cakes, and sweets.
Leonard decides to eat junk food every day. Over time, he begins to suffer some unpleasant side effects. He feels unhealthy and has several health complaints. His friends send him to see Doctor Giraffe. She explains that his unhealthy choices are making him sick. She gives him a list of healthy food to eat so that he will start to feel better.
She also suggests that he exercise, drink water, and brush his teeth twice a day. When Leonard feels better, he throws a party for his friends with healthy food on the menu. The book has illustrations of unhealthy and healthy foods and different types of exercise, which will encourage children to talk about each food and activity.
There are some amusing references to bodily functions which will make children laugh. The expressions on the animals’ faces are also very endearing. Children will learn the importance of a healthy and balanced lifestyle through Quinn’s humorous and entertaining book. The book’s message is brought across in a gentle, non-lecturing way.
Children aged about 4 to 5 will enjoy having the story read to them and older children up to about 8 years old will enjoy reading the book for themselves.
Susan Gibbs, A LoveReading4Kids Ambassador
Leonard the Lion is hungry and goes in search of something tasty to eat. He meets several friends who offer to share their healthy snacks with him. Unfortunately, Leonard opts for unhealthy foods instead and suffers some very funny, yet unfortunate, consequences. Luckily, his friends come to his rescue, and Leonard changes his ways. He enjoys lots of healthy foods and exercise and, very soon, he's back to his best.
A rhyming adventure that teaches about the importance of a healthy diet and exercise in a fun, lighthearted way. It’s sure to educate and entertain while providing a few giggles along the way.
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Available on Amazon. Available from www.leonardslunch.com Leonard the Lion is hungry and goes in search of something tasty to eat.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Leonard's lunch and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
Leonard's lunch features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Funny, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Indie Books We Love, Indie Author Books
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Leonard's lunch was written by Debbie Quinn and published by Jonzo Publishing
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