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32 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 2006
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Beatrice Alemagna
78 books206 followersBeatrice Alemagna was born in Bologna, Italy in 1973. She graduated from the Istituto Superiore for industrial arts in Urbino, Italy. She has won numerous international awards for her illustration. She now lives in Paris, France, where she works as an author and illustrator as well as a designer of childrens books, posters and collages.
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March 6, 2024
Postscript 6 March 2024
A stupendously delightful, large–format picture book for children of all ages about a lion who goes to Paris to ‘find a job, love and a future’.
The lion, unnamed throughout, is bored on the grassland so he takes a train to Paris, arriving, naturellement at Gare de Lyon.
He is understandably concerned about how the Parisians might react, being a big lion and all, but he is surprised and perplexed when they don’t really react at all, treating him with ignore, more or less, preoccupied with their own affairs. My favourite illustration has the lion sitting alone at a little table with his coffee at the Café de flore, (of course) with the other patrons completely oblivious to him.
Our lion is mystified by baguettes, has to roar on the Metro to make people notice him and is quite sad. Then it rains and he’s homesick. But with the sun returning he begins to enjoy some moments in the big city: his reflection in the river, the smiling woman in the Louvre and an old lady who enjoys Sacre Coeur with him. He looks down from the Eiffel Tower with affection for the tiny people below.
The story won me immediately with the beautiful pencil and crayon drawings with photos of faces on many of the people, collage style. This nice tale about finding yourself in a new environment was created by an Italian Francophile who has had a distinguished career writing and illustrating children’s books: Beatrice Alemagna writes and draws with wit and compassion. The relaxed woman leaning into the lion in the final illustration bears more than a passing resemblance to the author.
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Postscript: I had intended keeping this beautiful book, but decided instead to give it to a three year old little girl who had been looking in our street library with her mum.
A stupendously delightful, large–format picture book for children of all ages about a lion who goes to Paris to ‘find a job, love and a future’.
The lion, unnamed throughout, is bored on the grassland so he takes a train to Paris, arriving, naturellement at Gare de Lyon.
He is understandably concerned about how the Parisians might react, being a big lion and all, but he is surprised and perplexed when they don’t really react at all, treating him with ignore, more or less, preoccupied with their own affairs. My favourite illustration has the lion sitting alone at a little table with his coffee at the Café de flore, (of course) with the other patrons completely oblivious to him.
Our lion is mystified by baguettes, has to roar on the Metro to make people notice him and is quite sad. Then it rains and he’s homesick. But with the sun returning he begins to enjoy some moments in the big city: his reflection in the river, the smiling woman in the Louvre and an old lady who enjoys Sacre Coeur with him. He looks down from the Eiffel Tower with affection for the tiny people below.
The story won me immediately with the beautiful pencil and crayon drawings with photos of faces on many of the people, collage style. This nice tale about finding yourself in a new environment was created by an Italian Francophile who has had a distinguished career writing and illustrating children’s books: Beatrice Alemagna writes and draws with wit and compassion. The relaxed woman leaning into the lion in the final illustration bears more than a passing resemblance to the author.
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Postscript: I had intended keeping this beautiful book, but decided instead to give it to a three year old little girl who had been looking in our street library with her mum.
June 24, 2015
The lion waited to see if he would terrify anyone. He wondered if people would start screaming, if they would step aside in horror as he passed or if they would pursue him with rifle shots.
This is a strange book. I picked it out because a.) it was huge and b.) it opens with the binding on top. So you are reading it "sideways," kind of. I like books that have a unique layout.
But the story was a dud. A lion is tired of living in Africa and goes to Paris. On a train. (WTF?) He wanders around Paris, feeling sad that he fits in - wishing everyone would be afraid of him or react to him or something.
We were all confused. Especially when
When he went out into the street, it started to rain. That made him think of his lovely sunny grasslands and he felt sad. He turned all grey and shiny like the roofs around him.
We were like "What the heck is going on during this part?"
At the end, I was asked, "What was the point of that book?"
Well, the ending comment... not really an epilogue, more like just a note at the end, explains that the book is about a Paris statue of a lion that is famous.
Tl;dr - I'm going to give this 2 out of 5 stars. Decent idea, interesting pictures (although a little freaky, it's like a combination of drawings and cut-outs from magazines). But a poor execution and no discernible plot.
This is a strange book. I picked it out because a.) it was huge and b.) it opens with the binding on top. So you are reading it "sideways," kind of. I like books that have a unique layout.
But the story was a dud. A lion is tired of living in Africa and goes to Paris. On a train. (WTF?) He wanders around Paris, feeling sad that he fits in - wishing everyone would be afraid of him or react to him or something.
We were all confused. Especially when
When he went out into the street, it started to rain. That made him think of his lovely sunny grasslands and he felt sad. He turned all grey and shiny like the roofs around him.
We were like "What the heck is going on during this part?"
At the end, I was asked, "What was the point of that book?"
Well, the ending comment... not really an epilogue, more like just a note at the end, explains that the book is about a Paris statue of a lion that is famous.
Tl;dr - I'm going to give this 2 out of 5 stars. Decent idea, interesting pictures (although a little freaky, it's like a combination of drawings and cut-outs from magazines). But a poor execution and no discernible plot.
April 9, 2017
I really enjoyed Alemagna's unique illustrations.
The story was odd, but not in a displeasing way. It would probably be a bigger hit with Parisian children, who apparently know this lion as a familiar landmark. I am unsure which lion she has in mind. It could be this one, which is sitting down (her lion is sitting at the end):
But on the other hand, this one has a face more like the one she drew.
Somebody send me to Paris to research this burning question, pleaseandthankyou.
The story was odd, but not in a displeasing way. It would probably be a bigger hit with Parisian children, who apparently know this lion as a familiar landmark. I am unsure which lion she has in mind. It could be this one, which is sitting down (her lion is sitting at the end):
But on the other hand, this one has a face more like the one she drew.
Somebody send me to Paris to research this burning question, pleaseandthankyou.
August 2, 2023
A Lion in Paris by Beatrice Alemagna is an oversized picture book with a very big ”Roaaaaaaar!”. A sweet story, voice, and roar about a lion finding his way and home in the world.
I love when a book breaks out of the typical format and mold. This book is big! BIG! It’s a bit of a challenge fitting it in the book bag, but so worth it. I flipped and flipped through this beauty five or six times.
The collage style art makes certain features and faces stand out--while the natural shades of browns, tans, and blues color the pages and places around Paris. We visit the Eiffel Tower, the Mona Lisa, and more. A gorgeous book! My favorite was seeing our lion sipping coffee at the cafes of Paris.
Come take the lion’s tour of Paris. You’ll want to roar right along with him.
February 3, 2019
Originally published in France as Un Lion à Paris, and translated into English for the London-based Tate Publishing, this beautiful picture-book follows a lion who, becoming bored in his grasslands home, decides to travel to the city of lights. Here he sees many extraordinary things, experiences a range of emotions, from feelings of alienation at this strange new place to joy at the sense of connection to those around him. Eventually, he settles down in the center of the Place Denfert-Rochereau, where he feels happy and decides to stay...
A massively oversized book, almost twice the size of an average picture-book, A Lion in Paris opens and is meant to be perused horizontally, rather than vertically. It is a visually arresting book, from its unusual size and orientation, to its expressive collage-style illustrations. Beatrice Alemagna mixes all sorts of elements on the page, and seems particularly fond of putting photographs of people's faces and heads on top of drawn/painted bodies. The lion's face is almost cartoon-like, but somehow manages to convey his changing emotional state. With the exception of the depiction of the Mona Lisa in the Louvre - talk about false advertising! Alemagna makes it look like the painting is huge, dominating the wall on which it hangs, rather than being practically the size of a postage stamp, compared to the vast blank wall on which it is to be found in real life - I loved everything about this book. It is not pretty, in any conventional sense, but it is beautiful, and offers so many interesting visual details, on every page. As someone with a great fondness for Patience and Fortitude - the stone lions that guard the 42nd Street New York Public Library - I appreciated the homage Alemagna created here, to the stone lion standing in the Place Denfert-Rochereau. Recommended to anyone looking for picture-books set in Paris, and featuring the icons of that city, as well as to fans of this immensely talented picture-book creator.
A massively oversized book, almost twice the size of an average picture-book, A Lion in Paris opens and is meant to be perused horizontally, rather than vertically. It is a visually arresting book, from its unusual size and orientation, to its expressive collage-style illustrations. Beatrice Alemagna mixes all sorts of elements on the page, and seems particularly fond of putting photographs of people's faces and heads on top of drawn/painted bodies. The lion's face is almost cartoon-like, but somehow manages to convey his changing emotional state. With the exception of the depiction of the Mona Lisa in the Louvre - talk about false advertising! Alemagna makes it look like the painting is huge, dominating the wall on which it hangs, rather than being practically the size of a postage stamp, compared to the vast blank wall on which it is to be found in real life - I loved everything about this book. It is not pretty, in any conventional sense, but it is beautiful, and offers so many interesting visual details, on every page. As someone with a great fondness for Patience and Fortitude - the stone lions that guard the 42nd Street New York Public Library - I appreciated the homage Alemagna created here, to the stone lion standing in the Place Denfert-Rochereau. Recommended to anyone looking for picture-books set in Paris, and featuring the icons of that city, as well as to fans of this immensely talented picture-book creator.
August 30, 2019
چیزی که تو این کتاب کاملا مشهوده تصویرگری فوق العاده است.
که برای بالا رفتن سواد بصری کودکان میتونه گزینه ی خیلی خوبی باشه.
داستان شیری که از زندگی در جنگل خسته شده و تصمیم می گیرد به پاریس برود
که برای بالا رفتن سواد بصری کودکان میتونه گزینه ی خیلی خوبی باشه.
داستان شیری که از زندگی در جنگل خسته شده و تصمیم می گیرد به پاریس برود
February 11, 2015
I loved the illustrations, particularly the city scenes. In contrast, the story seems to have a 'dark' undercurrent and made me feel uneasy. At first, I thought it might be suitable for a quiet, sensitive child due to the serious tone (the lion is lonely, and then, scared by the big city) and use of language. However, I felt uneasy as the lion expresses his desire to terrify people and talks of "rifle shots" and imagines baguettes as "swords." I think it is because of the overall seriousness of the book, and the choice of words that it has such a negative impact on me.
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March 24, 2015This book is wide rather than tall, which makes it a wonderful medium for the broad landscapes of Paris. The artist incorporates drawings and collage to create a truly stunning book. Follow the path of a lonesome lion who decides to seek his own excitement by going to Paris. He sees the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, Montmartre, and the Métro, but can he find what he’s really looking for? -- Karina Glaser
From 5 Oversized Picture Books That Might Not Fit on Your Bookshelf But You Should Get Anyway: http://bookriot.com/2015/03/24/5-over...
From 5 Oversized Picture Books That Might Not Fit on Your Bookshelf But You Should Get Anyway: http://bookriot.com/2015/03/24/5-over...
July 24, 2018
A lion leaves his grasslands and goes to Paris. At first, he feels lonely and ignored, but then, as he wanders the city, he begins to discover the magic of the city and make friends.
I love the part-drawing/part-cutout illustrations in this oversized book. The author perfectly captures all the feelings of a new visitor to Paris in this story.
I love the part-drawing/part-cutout illustrations in this oversized book. The author perfectly captures all the feelings of a new visitor to Paris in this story.
April 30, 2024
Incrociato il suo cammino in una domenica mattina.
Gioiellino.
Gioiellino.
December 21, 2014
The oversize, horizontal format and the amazing illustrations by author/illustrator Beatrice Alemagna make this picture book a fun read. With a minimum of text, Alemagna tells the story of a lonely lion, feeling isolated in the big city of Paris and how he discovers a place where he belongs and feels at home. Without being preachy, Beatrice Alemagna subtly demonstrates how a smile can cut through the fears of a lonely heart. The stunning, slightly retro style illustrations, which appear to be mixtures of collaged elements along with pen and ink and colored pencil, will surely have readers returning to this book over and over to savor their visual delights.
January 30, 2015
We had storytime today in French class.
This was a pretty cute little book, and it's very accurate to real-life Paris (as confirmed by my French teacher). Since I'm not a little kid, though, I found the multimedia illustrations a little creepy. I'm sure kids would think it's cool, though. My French teacher sure did.
Either way, I'll definitely be introducing my future children to France with this book!
This was a pretty cute little book, and it's very accurate to real-life Paris (as confirmed by my French teacher). Since I'm not a little kid, though, I found the multimedia illustrations a little creepy. I'm sure kids would think it's cool, though. My French teacher sure did.
Either way, I'll definitely be introducing my future children to France with this book!
May 31, 2016
First published in France, a wonderfully imaginative story inspired by the statue of a lion in Place Denfert-Rochereau in Paris. It's a huge book with each page filled with drawings of this lion as he explores the city, with the artist also using collage cut-outs of people walking, looking out windows, buildings, baguettes, and more! The lion is bored with his grassland home, and sets off to seek "a job, love and a future". Those who know Paris will love it even more!
June 8, 2014
What a fantastic book! I loved absolutely every page of this lion's journey through Paris. He's a great character in a great city, and I love everything about this big beautiful book.
January 25, 2015
I don't particularly like collages but the story was simple and sweet enough for me not to mind too much. This would be a fun book to read if you were taking young children to Paris.
May 17, 2014
Dynamic fish-out-of water story
August 21, 2018
Beautiful art work!
September 8, 2019
This oversized picture book would possibly be best used as examples of collage for young children.
The story line was vague as the Lion went around Paris highlighting some of the sights.
The story line was vague as the Lion went around Paris highlighting some of the sights.
September 19, 2019
The lion is ugly and the people are creepy like Angela Anaconda and I could not connect with this book at all. Sorry, Bea.
July 3, 2025
Gorgeous💚
January 10, 2021
I think this beautiful and unique book is underrated on GoodReads. There is so much to love about this book. The book is vertically formatted and opens with the binding at the top. The story describes a lion who was bored in the grasslands and traveled to Paris - and we all know kids love lions. The illustrations are a mix of collage and drawings that elegantly depict the city and landmarks of Paris. Definitely a must read if you want to expose your kids to the charm of Paris.
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March 29, 2015 A Lion in Paris, written by Beatrice Alemagna, is a about a lion who one day got bored in his grasslands so he decided to set out on a journey. He wound up in Paris. The lion went all over Paris. He saw everything from the Eiffel tower to the Mona Lisa. The feel as though he may be judged for just walking around Paris as though it is nothing. In my opinion this book is teaching a good lesson to kids. It teaches the kids to not judge someone just because they may be different. Although, I don’t think all people were so accepting of a lion just roaming around Paris they kept their opinions to themselves, and most of the Parisians were friendly to the newcomer.
I found this book to be different from any other one that I have analyzed this semester. Typically books are vertical, this book was horizontal. This made the illustrations larger. The sketches in the book are mixed with what looks like cut outs from different magazines. In my honest opinions the pictures may be frightening for children. The use of pastel colors sets a calm tone. Usually when there is a lion involved it’s not a calm setting but the author wanted to make it known that the lion was no harm to the people. I enjoyed all the detail that came along with the sketches.
The author used descriptive words in order to match her illustrations. The text in the book has a page while the illustration takes up the other. The text is simple to read for younger children. Although it is simple there may be some things the child does not understand. One of my favorite things is when the text is in the illustration, for example at the end of the story when the lion is on the plinth and he lets out a large roar. Also, I found it neat that the author gave the background story on the lion in the end.
I found this book to be different from any other one that I have analyzed this semester. Typically books are vertical, this book was horizontal. This made the illustrations larger. The sketches in the book are mixed with what looks like cut outs from different magazines. In my honest opinions the pictures may be frightening for children. The use of pastel colors sets a calm tone. Usually when there is a lion involved it’s not a calm setting but the author wanted to make it known that the lion was no harm to the people. I enjoyed all the detail that came along with the sketches.
The author used descriptive words in order to match her illustrations. The text in the book has a page while the illustration takes up the other. The text is simple to read for younger children. Although it is simple there may be some things the child does not understand. One of my favorite things is when the text is in the illustration, for example at the end of the story when the lion is on the plinth and he lets out a large roar. Also, I found it neat that the author gave the background story on the lion in the end.
July 3, 2014
First of all, this book would make a fantastic read for classroom or library story-times. It's about a foot length and longer in width AND opens upwards so it'll be easy to show the illustrations to all the class. Also, each page and line of story text are paced 1:1 with only a couple pages of exceptions so it's continuity is easy to maintain in reading aloud. And the story is good! Very French lol.
A beautiful little story about a lion that decides to leave the grasslands and "set off to find a job, love, and a future." I imagine that line being said in French, which the book was originally published, and love the sentiment. The lion goes to Paris and experiences all that the city has to offer. At first, he is a bit fearful and out of place but he then begins to enjoy the sights and even finds himself wanting to be noticed! But the melancholy doesn't last amidst all the surprises of Paris, and the lion soon finds friendliness and beauty. His dream soon comes true when he finds a plinth and climbs onto it and is met with welcome and acceptance so felicitous he decides to stay. He resides there even now, as the lion of Place Denfert-Rochereau in Paris. Bien sur:)
Btw, I totally learned the word "plinth" from this book lol! Hadn't known it before and had to google it. Who knew there was a technical word for the base of a statue? I always just called it platform or base but am ecstatic to now know the proper word. Bonus!
A beautiful little story about a lion that decides to leave the grasslands and "set off to find a job, love, and a future." I imagine that line being said in French, which the book was originally published, and love the sentiment. The lion goes to Paris and experiences all that the city has to offer. At first, he is a bit fearful and out of place but he then begins to enjoy the sights and even finds himself wanting to be noticed! But the melancholy doesn't last amidst all the surprises of Paris, and the lion soon finds friendliness and beauty. His dream soon comes true when he finds a plinth and climbs onto it and is met with welcome and acceptance so felicitous he decides to stay. He resides there even now, as the lion of Place Denfert-Rochereau in Paris. Bien sur:)
Btw, I totally learned the word "plinth" from this book lol! Hadn't known it before and had to google it. Who knew there was a technical word for the base of a statue? I always just called it platform or base but am ecstatic to now know the proper word. Bonus!
October 15, 2021
A Lion in Paris, by Italian author/illustrator Beatrice Alemagna is a clever story about a lion who was bored in the Savannah and decided to go exploring throughout Paris. Readers are introduced to important places that make up this bustling city. The lion travels past a cafe, through the metro, encounters the Mona Lisa, climbs the Eiffel Towel and more. The setting provides a great opportunity for children to learn more about Paris through both the setting in the story line and the amazing illustrations. Her illustrations are extremely unique. She uses a variety of mediums- drawings and collages of pictures which encouraged me to look even more closely at this book. Also unique is the way the cover opens from top to bottom, instead of left to right.
The main character also provides the opportunity for character analysis. The lion is bored with his life and is sad that he isn’t noticed in parts of the story while in the city
I would feel comfortable using this book with both early primary, but it is definitely worthy to pull into upper elementary grades, as well.
I discovered this book as I was searching for international stories. I decided to specifically look for international children’s publishers and stumbled across Indian Publishers, which included Katha. The Katha publishing is also worth mentioning and lists out many different international books. After looking up more information on this book, I wasn’t surprised to find that the author is a multi-award winning author/artist. This book won National Prize "Nati per leggere" - Italy 2010, special mention at Bologna Book Fair Award -Italy 2007 and even more international awards.
May 16, 2015
A lion is bored in his natural habitat so he leaves for the city. He was scared at first and worried that he might be shot by a rifle or that people would run screaming. But people seem not to notice him at all. So he roars to get attention. Then he goes outside. This makes him sad as he remembers his home and he turns gray. He walks along, sees the sight, and meets a few people. He feels much better now. He goes to a crossroads and stands on a plinth. The lion decides to stay because he likes it so much. Then he turns into a statue.
This book was translated from French and is an oversized and heavy book. It is 14" x 11". The book opens in a horizontal position rather than vertical. It is far too heavy for younger readers or holding up during story time. The illustrations are mixed media collage with drawings and photographs.
I did not enjoy much of the artwork in this book. Many of the pasted in pictures were placed randomly in such a way that they didn't look natural. Many of these pictures had people in distorted body positions that also did not appear natural. There were some unnecessary dark elements in the story line such as the lion worrying about being shot by rifles and people appearing to carry swords. The storyline itself was written in a mature poetic flow which I think some of which got lost in translation. All of these elements make this book better suited for older elementary children who would enjoy looking at such a different art style and in elementary art classrooms as well.
This book was translated from French and is an oversized and heavy book. It is 14" x 11". The book opens in a horizontal position rather than vertical. It is far too heavy for younger readers or holding up during story time. The illustrations are mixed media collage with drawings and photographs.
I did not enjoy much of the artwork in this book. Many of the pasted in pictures were placed randomly in such a way that they didn't look natural. Many of these pictures had people in distorted body positions that also did not appear natural. There were some unnecessary dark elements in the story line such as the lion worrying about being shot by rifles and people appearing to carry swords. The storyline itself was written in a mature poetic flow which I think some of which got lost in translation. All of these elements make this book better suited for older elementary children who would enjoy looking at such a different art style and in elementary art classrooms as well.
December 3, 2014
The book describes what a friendly lion would experience if he took a trip to Paris. He roams the city checking out a café, the Louvre, Parisians going about their day and carrying strange “swords” (depicted as baguettes) under their arms. Alemagna writes at the end of the book, “The lion in this story is inspired by the statue of a lion in the Place Denfert-Rochereau in Paris… the Parisians are so fond of this lion. I think it is because he looks very happy where he is.” The story is very simple which allows the readers to enjoy the calming tone of the book and take in the amazing illustrations. “A Lion in Paris” deserves its 15x11 inch spread. This massive book opens horizontally which adds to its unique design. The full-page illustrations demand the reader’s attention as the pages are turned, and the text comes second sitting on the page above in a reddish-brown short-and-to-the-point manner. The illustrations are an impressionistic mixture of collage, line art, scribbling, colored pencil, and painting, and the colors follow a creamy sepia scheme with bits and pieces of all sorts of colors thrown in. Each page is an artwork in itself that I would gladly frame and hang on my wall.
April 1, 2015
A Lion in Paris follows the journey of a lion through a city. He starts off in the grasslands and ends up on a plinth in the middle of a busy street. The story was inspired by the Lion Statue in Paris. This book was first published in French. What is so interesting about this book is everything about it. My copy is a 11-1/2" x 15" hard cover book! It's a gigantic book to go along with the big ambition of author/illustrator Beatrice Alemagna. This book is ranked #19324 on Amazon, which is pretty amazing given the fact that this was published by Tate publishing (I understand it is a vanity press/self pub). To go this route is pretty ambitious in itself. Then again, Beatrice Alemagna is an award-winning artist and it shows. I was intrigued, captivated, and impressed by the larger than life illustrations, which is done with mix-media/collage. The nontraditional book size makes the reading experience magical and grand. The story is not spectacular. Lots of "telling" in the story, but who cares when you're memorized by Alemagna's artistic talent.
September 12, 2014
Review originally posted on Children's Atheneum
Beatrice Alemagna's books have been published all over the world. She has many awards as an author and illustrator. A Lion in Paris is one of her many books that has finally made its way to America. Her mixed media illustrations give the book an almost Monty Python feel, but without the goof factor. Although I really like this book, I think something may have been lost in translation. I do not speak French myself, but I am sure that the nuances of the language could not be fully captured in English. The size and reading orientation of the book would probably make it difficult to read in a storytime setting, not to mention the nuances of the illustrations would be lost if you were sitting far away, but overall I think the book is wonderfully imaginative.
Beatrice Alemagna's books have been published all over the world. She has many awards as an author and illustrator. A Lion in Paris is one of her many books that has finally made its way to America. Her mixed media illustrations give the book an almost Monty Python feel, but without the goof factor. Although I really like this book, I think something may have been lost in translation. I do not speak French myself, but I am sure that the nuances of the language could not be fully captured in English. The size and reading orientation of the book would probably make it difficult to read in a storytime setting, not to mention the nuances of the illustrations would be lost if you were sitting far away, but overall I think the book is wonderfully imaginative.
December 26, 2014
A lion is bored and decides to travel to the city to find a new life. At first he is scared and doesn't really feel like he belongs, but as the day wears on, he begins to feel at home in the city and decides to stay. Kids will sympathize with the lion, as it is not always easy to go into new situations. Ordinary things can seem scary and overwhelming, but with time, things often seem to brighten and feel more comfortable.
This story is inspired by the lion statue in the Place Denfert-Rochereau in Paris. Perhaps all statues have sweet stories to tell - giving kids a great springboard for their imagination!
The illustrations in this book are really interesting, and while they are a combination of many things (pictures, drawings, etc.), they never detract from the book's true star - the lion.
This story is inspired by the lion statue in the Place Denfert-Rochereau in Paris. Perhaps all statues have sweet stories to tell - giving kids a great springboard for their imagination!
The illustrations in this book are really interesting, and while they are a combination of many things (pictures, drawings, etc.), they never detract from the book's true star - the lion.
June 7, 2014
In this enormous picture book, a young, curious, and bored lion wanders far from his savannah home to find a "job, love, and a future." Where else to go for these but Paris, where he is initially scared by the big city, but soon is enjoying a coffee at a famous Parisian cafe, riding the Metro, and visiting Parisian landmarks like the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. Older children and adults are likely to appreciate the unusual and sophisticated artistic style of drawing mixed with collage but even young children can appreciate the "fish out of water" theme that recalls classic stories such as Babar and Curious George.
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