The Not-So-Brave Little Lion

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Not-So-Brave Little Lion
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David Walker
Illustrated by David Walker
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 229
ISBN/Barcode 9781481443470
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations f-c jkt (coated; fx: emboss, spot gloss on matte)+int. ill. (coated); reflective

Publishing Details

Publisher Simon & Schuster
Imprint Atheneum Books for Young Readers
NZ Release Date 21 June 2023
Publication Country United States

Description

From the illustrator of Bob Dylan's If Not for You comes a wildly cute, encouraging picture book about a lovable lion who learns to be brave and that you're never too small to make a difference. Lions are BIG and they're BRAVE, we all know that. But not Little Lion: he's a fraidy-cat! He's afraid of his shadow and noises at night, even sounds in the day will give him a fright. Little Lion and his friend Bird often hide in the woods, watching the Big Lions play from afar. "Someday we'll be big, with no fears at all," he says, hoping that he'll outgrow his small stature and finally have courage. But when his feathered friend gets into a scary situation and the other lions are just too big to help, Little Lion will have to face his fears and discover that maybe he's a little bit courageous after all!

Author Biography

David Walker has been drawing and painting all his life. A freelance artist for almost twenty years, his work can be found on a wide array of products including greeting cards, fabrics, and of course, children's books. David lives and works in his studio in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, happily surrounded by paper, paints, and a big lazy spotted dog. Please visit David at DavidWalkerStudios.com.

Reviews

Walker's jaunty, gentle rhymes convey both Little Lion's timid nature and his triumphant growth. Soft pencil and acrylic illustrations, relying heavily on muted greens, browns, and oranges, create a cozy environment perfect for this roly-poly lion to finally unleash his roar. -- Kirkus Reviews * 12/1/22 *