By Olivia Hope (author) , Fiona Woodcock (illustrator)
"A celebration of new experiences and the power of imagination combine in this charming story of lion-like Leonie."
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On a daytrip to the busy and bustling city, Leonie is as brave as a lion. Racing through crowds, growling in museums and charging through pigeon-filled squares, she is fierce and bold. But as evening creeps in and shadows grow, it is the comforting arms of her loving mum she needs.
This is a charming picture book about grabbing life and new experiences with two hands. Leonie is a great example of a bold, confident little girl claiming her place in the world. Whilst the ending provides a gentle warning about not straying too far too quickly, and the power of having a secure and loving parent to return to.
Beautifully warm-hued illustrations bring the city to life with a rich playfulness, whilst the colours, dappled art and use of shadow perfectly invoke the sense of a lion. In addition, scale and perspective are expertly used to capture what it fills like to be small in a big city.
An inspiring tale of imagination and boldness, perfect for fans of Sydney Smith and Joseph Coelho’s Luna series .
The city roared like a jungle.Leonie roared back at the city.She shook her mane and swished her tail.She was a lion girl.
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The city roared like a jungle. Leonie roared back at the city. She shook her mane and swished her tail. She was a lion girl.
Leonie and her mother are off to the big city! Inspired by the people, sights and sounds, Leonie can’t wait to discover it all. Her mother tells her to stay close, but there’s SO much to see. And surely nothing can scare a brave lion girl, can it?
A wild, spirited tale of imagination and self-belief, beautifully brought to life by Fiona Woodcock.
'Beautifully illustrated, dreamy landscapes. Leonie is a brave little lion girl… [but] eventually her day trip ... into the big city feels overwhelming and she's glad of snuggly cuddles with mum, purring with sleepy relief as they make their way home after such an exciting new experience' - Nicci Rosengarten, Happy Reading Children's Bookshop
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The city roared like a jungle.Leonie roared back at the city.She shook her mane and swished her tail.She was a lion girl. Leonie and her mother are off to the big city!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Little Lion Girl and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Little Lion Girl features in the following genres: Bedtime Stories for Children, Picture storybooks, Children’s picture books, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Books for Babies and Toddlers, Recommendations, Books of the Month, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Featured Books for 3+ readers
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Little Lion Girl was written by Olivia Hope and published by Bloomsbury Childrens Books an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Little Lion Girl has 32 pages
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