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Lion and Blue
A lion searches for the blue Brazilian butterfly he loves and is rewarded for his faithfulness.
44 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1974
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Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews
March 20, 2007
the art is rad.
July 30, 2022
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.
June 18, 2015
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
August 10, 2007
What a sad and glorious book!
February 19, 2008
The art was lovely.
August 28, 2012
Best Book ever!
August 12, 2018
The most beautiful book I have ever read. The art alone is stunning, then the story is eternally uplifting.
September 11, 2023
“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.
March 17, 2022
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.
A beautiful story and book. .and the illustrations are beautiful too.
December 16, 2025
Spectacular art!
Writing—meh. 3.5
Writing—meh. 3.5
June 7, 2010
Such a beautiful book!
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