Lion's Precious Gift

by Barbara Bennett, Amanda Hall (Illustrator)

As the king of all animals, Lion is proud of his magnificent crown. But when Lioness tells him that the world is filled with many more precious things, he declares that whoever should find so precious a gift will receive his crown as a prize. Birds and beasts come to Lion from all over the world with things that they believe are precious. Not one of their gifts satisfies Lion—until Lioness returns to the scene. She presents Lion with a gift that astonishes them all. Large, brightly colored illustrations on every page will appeal to very young boys and girls who have this story read to them. (Ages 4-8)

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 8, 2002

About the author

Barbara Bennett is a professor of English at North Carolina State University and a frequent volunteer at Harnas Wildlife Refuge. When she isn't in Africa, she lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with her dog Vlara.