BOOK REVIEW: HAPPY WORLD LION DAY!

​To celebrate, I’m reading a story about a stuffed lion who longs to be a real lion. Presenting the adorable…

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​TITLE: A REAL LION STORY
AUTHOR: Krista Legge
ILLUSTRATOR: Natallia Bushuyeva
PUBLISHER: Clavis Books, 2024
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Leroy went EVERYWHERE with Addie.
Well, ALMOST everywhere.
Leroy was happy being a stuffed lion until…
FAMLY MOVIE NIGHT!
Leroy couldn’t stop watching!
Now, those were lions!

After watching real lions on family movie night, a little stuffed lion named Leroy can’t stop thinking about them. He wants to be a real lion! So, when Addie leaves for school, Leroy goes on a wild adventure to prove he is fierce! He is king! He is a protector! This story is adorable! Natallia Bushuyeva’s sweet expressive illustrations are the perfect match for Krista Legge’s heartfelt story full of adventure, self-acceptance, lions, and hugs. I love it!
 
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