Amazing True Stories About Animals

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Library Lion

Library Lion

 by Michelle Knudsen

Summary: A lion starts visiting the local library but runs into trouble as he tries to both obey the rules and help his librarian friend.

This is a sweet story that is appropriate for discussing rules and celebrating libraries!

Interest Level: ages 2-4, grades K-3
Reading Level: grade 3

In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb

In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb

by Marion Dane Bauer

Summary: Describes in verse the lion that is March weather, which finally gives way to the lamb of spring.

The water color illustrations in this book are beautiful. This is a delightful story for celebrating the beginning of spring.

Interest Level: ages 2-grade 3
Reading Level: grade 2

Librarianjk recommends Christian, The Hugging Lion

Christian, The Hugging Lion

by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell

Summary: When Ace and John find a lion cub for sale at Harrods department store, they buy him, name him Christian, and the three live happily for a year in a London apartment, but eventually Christian grows too big and they must let him go to live the life of a wild cat. Based on a true story; includes an author's note.

I love this story! Any animal lover should read it. I recommend watching the youtube video just as much! It is so touching.

Interest Level: ages 2-4, grades K-3

Reading Level: grade 3

Librarianjk recommends The Lion and the Mouse

The Lion and the Mouse

by Jerry Pinkney

Summary: In this wordless retelling of an Aesop fable, an adventuresome mouse proves that even small creatures are capable of great deeds when he rescues the King of the Jungle.

The pictures in this book are fabulous, especially in depicting a ferocious lion. I have never seen this fable as a wordless book; in fact, even the front cover is wordless! This book is excellent for working with a child one on one to develop pre-reading skills. Adults, who may not be comfortable asking a child what is happening in a story they do not know themselves, may want to read this tale with words ahead of time.

Librarianjk recommends Christian, the Hugging Lion

Christian, the Hugging Lion

by Justin Richardson

Summary: When Ace and John find a lion cub for sale at Harrods department store, they buy him, name him Christian, and the three live happily for a year in a London apartment, but eventually Christian grows too big and they must let him go to live the life of a wild cat. Based on a true story; includes an author's note.

I love this story! Any animal lover should read it. I recommend watching the youtube video just as much! It is very touching.

Interest Level: ages 2-4, grades k-3
Reading Level: grade 3

Librarianjk recommends Christian the Hugging Lion

Christian the Hugging Lion

by Justin Richardson

Summary: When Ace and John find a lion cub for sale at Harrods department store, they buy him, name him Christian, and the three live happily for a year in a London apartment, but eventually Christian grows too big and they must let him go to live the life of a wild cat. Based on a true story; includes an author's note.

I love this story! Any animal lover should read it. I recommend watching the youtube video just as much! It is extremely touching.

Interest Level: ages 2-4, grades K-3
Reading Level: grade 3