Lion and Blue

by Robert Vavra, Fleur Cowles (Illustrator)

A lion searches for the blue Brazilian butterfly he loves and is rewarded for his faithfulness.

Genres: Childrens, Poetry, Picture Books, Inspirational

44 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1974

Reviews

[Lilly · Rating 5 out of 5]

the art is rad.

[Raquel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was reunited with this book while looking through my parent’s bookshelf some 20 years since saving it from being culled from my elementary school library. As I sat down and read it, the images of my childhood were brought back to life. My connection to both lions and butterflies suddenly made sense since I must have stared at these pages of art as a child for so long that it imprinted in my mind. As an adult, reading Vavra’s words brought me to tears. A story of love lost, of aging, of persistence speaks to me now more then ever. How thankful I feel to have come across this work once again.

[Cindra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got this book for my 13th bday - 40 yrs ago. Still have it wrapped & stored in my treasure chest. My 2 fav things @ that age were lions & all things blue, which I collected. Blue butterflies, just like Al's in The Hollows

[Mary Tuley · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a sad and glorious book!

[Tracy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The art was lovely.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best Book ever!

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most beautiful book I have ever read. The art alone is stunning, then the story is eternally uplifting.

[Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

“The only time that is ever right is now.” This beautiful love story affected me deeply when I received it as a gift from my mother at the age of five. I don’t know how I lost my copy over the years but I just found a used copy online and I can’t wait to read it again. I find myself trying to quote it so many times lately. The art is gorgeous and prose equally so.

[Marguerite Carstairs · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most beautiful book I have ever read. I fell in love with the lion over 40 years ago. .and still today I still love him.
A beautiful story and book. .and the illustrations are beautiful too.

[Cat Yampell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spectacular art!
Writing—meh. 3.5

[Samira · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a beautiful book!