Como esconder un león a la abuela / How to Hide a Lion from Grandma

How to Hide a Lion #2

by Helen Stephens

When Grandma comes to stay, Iris has to hide her lion. But Grandma is acting suspiciously, too, and Iris is sure she has a secret of her own. To Iris's great surprise, it turns out that Grandma is hiding a bear in her bedroom! This funny follow-up to the picture book, HOW TO HIDE A LION, is certain to be a winner.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Animals, Friendship

32 pages, Hardcover

First published October 2, 2014

About the author

Helen Stephens is the illustrator of a number of books for children. She is best known for her How to Hide a Lion series, which was adapted for the stage by the Polka Theatre. She has illustrated stories for some of her favorite authors, including Roger McGough, Michael Morpurgo, Sophie Hannah, Holly Webb, and Cecile Aubry. Helen Stephens lives on the windy coast of Northumberland, England, with her family.

Reviews

[Lygeri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Πολύ καλό- όχι τόσο όσο το πρώτο της σειράς, ωστόσο τα παιδιά το απόλαυσαν! Εξαιρετική η εικονογράφηση- οι γκριμάτσες του λιονταριού έχουν ιδιαίτερη αξία!

[Odette Brethouwer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ook wel grappig, niet heel bijzonder vind ik.

[Δήμητρα Κόμτσια · Rating 4 out of 5]

Η Έλλη προσπαθεί να κρύψει ένα λιοντάρι απο την γιαγιά της που έρχεται να μείνει μαζί της.Πολύ γρήγορα όμως ανακαλύπτει ότι και η γιαγιά έχει τα δικά της πράγματα που θέλει να κρύψει απο τους άλλους.Όταν τα μυστικά τους φανερώνονται οι δυο ηρωίδες(γιαγιά και εγγονή) καταφέρνουν να απελευθερωθούν και να απολαύσουν τον χρόνο τους μαζί.Πολύ χαριτωμένη πλοκή με όχι τόσο εντυπωσιακή (για εμένα) εικονογράφηση αλλά ωραία και μικρά κείμενα που μεταφέρουν με επιτυχία τα συναισθήματα των ηρώων στο χαρτί.Μέσα απο την πλοκή του μαθαίνει στον μικρό αναγνώστη ότι όλοι έχουμε πράγματα που θελουμε να κρατάμε για του εαυτούς μας και ότι η αποκάλυψη αυτού του μυστικού(όταν είδε η γιαγια το λιοντάρι) πολλές φορές λειτουργεί απελευθερωτικά για εμάς τους ίδιους.

[Portable · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helen Stephens is a wonderful author, and this second book in the How To Hide A Lion series is just as lovely and surprising as the first. Grandma is coming to stay, and Iris doesn't want to worry her, so she has to work extra hard to hide her lion from Grandma. But Iris isn't the only one who has something to hide. A charming, warm and witty picture book about looking after friends, and keeping secrets.

[Alana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I believe that lots of children in KS1 and under would enjoy this book as it leaves them wondering and questioning what is going to happen next. The warm and light-hearted illustrations add to the humour of the story. I also particularly liked how the grandma and Iris both had the same idea but no idea about one another's. It is great to use as a discussion with children about what they may hide or keep as a surprise when someone else comes to look after them!

[FM Family · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was not as strong as the first two How to Hide a Lion books we read, the original and the christmas one. Which is unfortunate because they didn’t have it at the library so I bought it! It’s somehow a bit more silly as Grandma shows up with an enormous mysterious box and an inability to notice the lion. Still worth a read but not really a keeper. My 4 year old enjoyed it ok, but preferred How to Hide a Lion at School which we got at the same time.

[Rebecca Gale · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great fun.

[Jenna Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good fun

[Effie · Rating 5 out of 5]

4+

[Summer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic read for my Year 2 class who loved it. Great humour and elements of curiosity throughout which kept children engaged until the end.

[Regina L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Iris’s Grandma is coming to visit so Iris will have to hide Lion from her! Fortunately Grandma’s vision isn’t great and in her far-sightedness she misses the lion hiding in plain sight, whether he is sticking out from behind the curtain, hiding behind newspapers, under lampshades, or posing as a coat rack. Then Grandma begins to act strange herself. The great big dress up box she traveled with starts to growl, and Grandma begins dumping food into it! What growling creature could Grandma be keeping in her box when grandmas were supposed to scare easily? Will Iris discover another furry friend of Grandma’s?! What will Iris’ Mom and Dad think?!

This book is hilarious, with Grandma mistaking Lion’s tail for a fluffy towel and his squishy body as a comfy couch. Laugh out loud funny thanks to the fun and warm hearted illustratins drawn with watercolor and ink by author Helen Stephens. I love the relationship between iris and grandma and all their similarities. I laughed out loud at “mom and dad are back, let’s surprise them!”
Read more at www.diapers-and-daydreams.com !

[Adam Nickson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scarlett aged 6 *****

Poppy aged 4 *****