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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
A gentle retelling of C.S. Lewis’s classic bestseller, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, perfect for storytime with the tiniest readers!
Now available for the first time ever as a board book, a whole new generation of readers will fall in love with The Chronicles of Narnia in this abridged retelling of C.S. Lewis’s most beloved classic. With simple text paired with bright illustrations by Joey Chou, this is a must-have board book for a young child’s first library and the perfect baby shower gift for parents to be.
Since its original publication over seventy years ago, this story about four children who step through a wardrobe door and find the magical land of Narnia has delighted readers of all ages. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has been made into a blockbuster movie and an acclaimed play and has been read by over 100 million people around the world.
Now available for the first time ever as a board book, a whole new generation of readers will fall in love with The Chronicles of Narnia in this abridged retelling of C.S. Lewis’s most beloved classic. With simple text paired with bright illustrations by Joey Chou, this is a must-have board book for a young child’s first library and the perfect baby shower gift for parents to be.
Since its original publication over seventy years ago, this story about four children who step through a wardrobe door and find the magical land of Narnia has delighted readers of all ages. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has been made into a blockbuster movie and an acclaimed play and has been read by over 100 million people around the world.
32 pages, Board book
First published February 2, 2021
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Clive Staples Lewis was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954. He was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Mere Christianity, Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and been transformed into three major motion pictures.
Lewis was married to poet Joy Davidman.
W.H. Lewis was his elder brother]
Clive Staples Lewis was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954. He was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Mere Christianity, Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and been transformed into three major motion pictures.
Lewis was married to poet Joy Davidman.
W.H. Lewis was his elder brother]
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March 18, 2025
It’s cute to turn such a beloved children’s story into a picture book for the littlest kiddo, but I think this book cuts way too much meat out of the actual story lol. Good attempt though.
December 25, 2021
Scathing review incoming
March 20, 2022
I have often thought that these board book versions of bigger books should give the name of the author/editor who condensed the story. But then I realize the publishers don't do that because they don't want that person to be hunted down and harmed by fans of the original.
I'm not one of those who gets picky about these things, because it's not an easy job. Here, Jane, explain this metaphorical (_not_ allegorical, thank you) fantasy children's story that has been influenced by all of Western Christianity and all of Celtic mythic literature in about 20 sentences using simple language! GO!
I'm sorry. It just can't be done. Something's gotta give.
I'm giving it a few stars for the very charming art, and because it's Lewis, but I think it just shouldn't have been attempted. Board books are for kids who still bite books--they aren't going to understand this story. They should have done a Narnia primer identifying animals and seasons instead of the whole narrative. "Winter. Snow. Spring. Flower. Robin. Faun. Beaver. Wolf. Lion." 0-4 year olds do much better with simple concepts rather than substitutionary atonement. Brand it with Narnia for the parents and they'll snap it up.
The board book Jane Eyre and Moby Dick are for the adults, not the kids. No one is seriously trying to tell those stories to babies and toddlers. And as James says in his review, if your kid reads this in preschool, you've given away the surprise!
[Oh no, what if they.... (quickly searches the BigRiver) Whew! There is no Hobbit or LOTR board book.... yet.]
I'm not one of those who gets picky about these things, because it's not an easy job. Here, Jane, explain this metaphorical (_not_ allegorical, thank you) fantasy children's story that has been influenced by all of Western Christianity and all of Celtic mythic literature in about 20 sentences using simple language! GO!
I'm sorry. It just can't be done. Something's gotta give.
I'm giving it a few stars for the very charming art, and because it's Lewis, but I think it just shouldn't have been attempted. Board books are for kids who still bite books--they aren't going to understand this story. They should have done a Narnia primer identifying animals and seasons instead of the whole narrative. "Winter. Snow. Spring. Flower. Robin. Faun. Beaver. Wolf. Lion." 0-4 year olds do much better with simple concepts rather than substitutionary atonement. Brand it with Narnia for the parents and they'll snap it up.
The board book Jane Eyre and Moby Dick are for the adults, not the kids. No one is seriously trying to tell those stories to babies and toddlers. And as James says in his review, if your kid reads this in preschool, you've given away the surprise!
[Oh no, what if they.... (quickly searches the BigRiver) Whew! There is no Hobbit or LOTR board book.... yet.]
April 15, 2023
Wow…that was…simplified. I appreciate a version of this being made, but it was so condensed I think it would confuse little ones more than introduce the story. Personally, I read/listened/watched Narnia as a very young child (3 or 4 year old) and it always made sense to me. But ok, maybe this is great for some children.
It did made me laugh though when Edmund sneaks off from the beavers’ house. In explanation the text reads: “He doesn’t care about Narnia. He just wants more candy.”
It did made me laugh though when Edmund sneaks off from the beavers’ house. In explanation the text reads: “He doesn’t care about Narnia. He just wants more candy.”
November 19, 2024
Just read Narnia to your kid. Like the pictures in the book, this shaves all the edges off Narnia to make it as inoffensive as possible. Aslan doesn’t die, the kids just worry he’s “gone forever”. He isn’t ferocious and “not safe,” in fact, he makes you feel safe like a big cuddly bear. Everything is just sort of vague and terrible and dumbed down to the point of almost being meaningless. Again, just read actual Narnia.
April 2, 2025
I hope the original text has more substance to it, otherwise Greta is in trouble
January 13, 2023
I would read this book to my 4 month old nephew up til he is about 3. It’s a very short and simple retelling for young young kids.
January 6, 2022
One would think that someone who paid enough attention to the original to give Lucy blond hair as she is described would also pay enough attention to the story to not write that Lucy discovered Narnia during a game of hide and seek. That is a detail taken straight from the movie, and not the original book, as in the book she climbs into the wardrobe while exploring the house. Her second Narnia visit, and Edmund's first, is during hide and seek. That's my only real complaint about this children's edition, and it's only an issue because details taken from movies and then considered canon are a huge pet peeve of mine.
February 23, 2022
This is a good book. Not really sure what’s happening, and now my parents won’t read it to me so I don’t ruin the surprise. Still, I enjoyed it, and like the Lion
June 19, 2021
At last, a board book edition of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe! Joey Chou's illustrations are beautiful, although the storytelling is only "okay." If I'm honest, my chief beef is that it begins in past tense, then switches to present tense for the rest of the book. All right, just have the whole thing be in present tense, then! Another thing is that Edmund's entire character is boiled down to "he just wants candy." I get it, this is a simplified version, not meant to be the entire book, but...I don't want my little ones thinking that that's Edmund's one and only motivation! The story could have been summarized much better overall; this seems rushed. (We are not even told who wrote this summary text. No one wants to admit to it, perhaps?) Still, I'm happy this lovely little book exists, and I look forward to using it to introduce my children to Narnia before they are ready to read the books. Probably I will show them the beautiful illustrations and summarize the story myself, rather than read the text provided here.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 11, 2025
I think this did a pretty good job of getting the main story across. It’s a board book, so it’s going to be heavily condensed and simplified. But the main points got across and readers get the gist of the story.
I thought it was odd that the first page showed Edmund, Peter, Lucy, and Susan standing on their front porch, but the text introduced them as Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. Why not have them illustrated in order of age if they’re going to be written in that order?
It started off saying “Once there were four children. Their names were..” in past tense. The very next page switched to present tense: “Lucy finds a wardrobe and goes in.” That was jarring to switch tenses like that and I have no idea why it would be in present tense, especially when it’s telling a story of something that’s already happened. I really did not like that.
It covered that the four of them were playing hide and seek, and Lucy went in the wardrobe and met Mr. Tumnus, and he told her about the White Witch who made it winter but never Christmas. Edmund snuck into the wardrobe and met her and got his candy and promised to help her keep it winter. All four went to Narnia and met the beavers, and heard about Aslan. Everyone wanted to help, except for Edmund, who didn’t care about Narnia and just wanted candy. I thought that was funny, how it was just simply put out there—how terrible he is!
Father Christmas gave the three of them gifts. Meanwhile, the Witch is mad at Edmund for not helping. She said he belongs to her because he was selfish. Aslan took his place and the author completely skirted around the issue of death. Aslan took Edmund’s place, and the Witch took him away. Everyone thought he was gone forever. The next page stated that he was found alive and strong the next morning. It didn’t even say he was killed or that he died! That’s way too glossed over and could be majorly confusing.
Then he just “used his magic” and Spring comes back and Narnia is free. Aslan won. And it shows a page of Aslan chasing after the White Witch up some stairs, and there are some animals holding up standards and shields and stuff. War is not mentioned and the illustration just barely even hints at warfare. It should have been clearer in coming out and stating and showing what happened.
The kids became kings and queens and all is well in Narnia. One day they found the door and went back in, and that was the beginning of their adventure.
The illustrations are cute and colorful. For what it is, it’s a nice book and version of the story for youngest readers.
I thought it was odd that the first page showed Edmund, Peter, Lucy, and Susan standing on their front porch, but the text introduced them as Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. Why not have them illustrated in order of age if they’re going to be written in that order?
It started off saying “Once there were four children. Their names were..” in past tense. The very next page switched to present tense: “Lucy finds a wardrobe and goes in.” That was jarring to switch tenses like that and I have no idea why it would be in present tense, especially when it’s telling a story of something that’s already happened. I really did not like that.
It covered that the four of them were playing hide and seek, and Lucy went in the wardrobe and met Mr. Tumnus, and he told her about the White Witch who made it winter but never Christmas. Edmund snuck into the wardrobe and met her and got his candy and promised to help her keep it winter. All four went to Narnia and met the beavers, and heard about Aslan. Everyone wanted to help, except for Edmund, who didn’t care about Narnia and just wanted candy. I thought that was funny, how it was just simply put out there—how terrible he is!
Father Christmas gave the three of them gifts. Meanwhile, the Witch is mad at Edmund for not helping. She said he belongs to her because he was selfish. Aslan took his place and the author completely skirted around the issue of death. Aslan took Edmund’s place, and the Witch took him away. Everyone thought he was gone forever. The next page stated that he was found alive and strong the next morning. It didn’t even say he was killed or that he died! That’s way too glossed over and could be majorly confusing.
Then he just “used his magic” and Spring comes back and Narnia is free. Aslan won. And it shows a page of Aslan chasing after the White Witch up some stairs, and there are some animals holding up standards and shields and stuff. War is not mentioned and the illustration just barely even hints at warfare. It should have been clearer in coming out and stating and showing what happened.
The kids became kings and queens and all is well in Narnia. One day they found the door and went back in, and that was the beginning of their adventure.
The illustrations are cute and colorful. For what it is, it’s a nice book and version of the story for youngest readers.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 7, 2021
I didn't even know this was coming out until I saw a link to an online interview with C.S. Lewis's stepson, Douglas Gresham, where he talks about the process of adapting LWW for very young readers.
The text itself is a highly condensed reworking of the original story. The only lines that come close to a word-for-word paste from the original are on the first page ("Once there were four children . . . " without the part about the war and the air raids) and the final page ("And that was only the beginning of their adventures").
The text is fine, and I think it's cleverly adapted considering the intended audience (especially if you read the interview with Douglas on NarniaWeb.com, in which he comments on some of the deliberate choices made in the wording).
. . . but the REAL treat here is artist Joey Chou's illustrations. They're absolutely beautiful and just as charming for the adult reader of Narnia as they're likely to be for the tots they were created for.
I think my favorite page might be Lucy's tea with Tumnus. The bookshelves and the epic spread of tea and cake? This is definitely somewhere I'd love to hang out for a while.
Some might be tempted to complain about things that are left out, but as long as you bear in mind who this was written for, I think you'll agree that it's a faithful enough retelling of the classic we all know and love that will prepare the little ones to meet Jack's original story later on.
If you're "old enough to start reading fairy tales again," do consider snatching this from your local bookstore . . .
. . . even if you don't have kids! This 35-year-old male is proud to have it on his shelf :-P
The text itself is a highly condensed reworking of the original story. The only lines that come close to a word-for-word paste from the original are on the first page ("Once there were four children . . . " without the part about the war and the air raids) and the final page ("And that was only the beginning of their adventures").
The text is fine, and I think it's cleverly adapted considering the intended audience (especially if you read the interview with Douglas on NarniaWeb.com, in which he comments on some of the deliberate choices made in the wording).
. . . but the REAL treat here is artist Joey Chou's illustrations. They're absolutely beautiful and just as charming for the adult reader of Narnia as they're likely to be for the tots they were created for.
I think my favorite page might be Lucy's tea with Tumnus. The bookshelves and the epic spread of tea and cake? This is definitely somewhere I'd love to hang out for a while.
Some might be tempted to complain about things that are left out, but as long as you bear in mind who this was written for, I think you'll agree that it's a faithful enough retelling of the classic we all know and love that will prepare the little ones to meet Jack's original story later on.
If you're "old enough to start reading fairy tales again," do consider snatching this from your local bookstore . . .
. . . even if you don't have kids! This 35-year-old male is proud to have it on his shelf :-P
February 14, 2025
In here Lucy is blond & Peter is brunette; perhaps that’s the way in the book? Idr.
Everything was fine, they covered the major things. I was disappointed they didn’t include the battle… I know it’s a kids book but battle is in the real book, which is a kid’s book too. It didn’t have to gloss over everything so thoroughly the way it did.
Also skipped over Aslan dying. He gives himself in Edward’s place, it says he “goes away” or something, then is found alive and strong the next day.
It was funny to read how simple they made it, like when it said the witch wanted Edmund because he was selfish. Guess they didn’t want to say traitor because that was too negative a word, or that kids wouldn’t understand it.
Also how Edmund didn’t want to meet Aslan, he didn’t care about Narnia, he just wanted candy!
They skipped over Tumnus kidnapping Lucy.
It was funny to say the witch was angry at Edmund because he hadn’t helped her; the snow was melting and spring was coming.
I just watched The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe recently—I’ve seen it multiple times—but something I’ve never wondered until reading this book was when Santa is giving the three siblings their “gifts” which are weapons and things to help them, does Edmund not get any since he wasn’t there? I’m sure he ends up with a sword & maybe shield of his own. Where did it come from? Aslan’s army?
Something that struck me reading through this again was why did the author skip over the battle when Father Christmas gave them a sword, bow and the vial to cure any wound a
They all become kings and queens of Narnia. In here it doesn’t show them getting older, and going back into the wardrobe and becoming kids again.
I like the ending with “and that was only the beginning of their adventures.”
This was cute, a good way to get kids interested in Narnia so they can read the real thing when they’re older! I was inspired by this,& would like to write my own version but for a bit older audience.
Everything was fine, they covered the major things. I was disappointed they didn’t include the battle… I know it’s a kids book but battle is in the real book, which is a kid’s book too. It didn’t have to gloss over everything so thoroughly the way it did.
Also skipped over Aslan dying. He gives himself in Edward’s place, it says he “goes away” or something, then is found alive and strong the next day.
It was funny to read how simple they made it, like when it said the witch wanted Edmund because he was selfish. Guess they didn’t want to say traitor because that was too negative a word, or that kids wouldn’t understand it.
Also how Edmund didn’t want to meet Aslan, he didn’t care about Narnia, he just wanted candy!
They skipped over Tumnus kidnapping Lucy.
It was funny to say the witch was angry at Edmund because he hadn’t helped her; the snow was melting and spring was coming.
I just watched The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe recently—I’ve seen it multiple times—but something I’ve never wondered until reading this book was when Santa is giving the three siblings their “gifts” which are weapons and things to help them, does Edmund not get any since he wasn’t there? I’m sure he ends up with a sword & maybe shield of his own. Where did it come from? Aslan’s army?
Something that struck me reading through this again was why did the author skip over the battle when Father Christmas gave them a sword, bow and the vial to cure any wound a
They all become kings and queens of Narnia. In here it doesn’t show them getting older, and going back into the wardrobe and becoming kids again.
I like the ending with “and that was only the beginning of their adventures.”
This was cute, a good way to get kids interested in Narnia so they can read the real thing when they’re older! I was inspired by this,& would like to write my own version but for a bit older audience.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 11, 2021
A classic tale remade into a board book for the little ones to enjoy. When Lucy stumbles upon a wardrobe and goes into it, she finds herself in the magical land of Narnia. Here, she meets Mr. Tumnus who tells her that Narnia is curse to only have the winter season. When her brother Edmund follows her through, he wants candy so decides to side with the witch. So with the help of her other siblings, they need to find Aslan and rescue Narnia and their brother Edmund.
THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE is a fantasy middle grade series that I adored when I was younger. With the board book format, I can share my love for this book with my daughter who still doesn't have the longest attention span. C. S. Lewis does an excellent job at summarizing the whole book into a condensed version perfect for younger children while hitting all of the main points. The illustrations are adorable and I love the vivid colors that leap off the page. It's refreshing to see our favorite characters in a way that all children can enjoy.
Final Verdict: I would recommend this board book to fans of C.S. Lewis, magic, fantasy, and tales of good trumping evil. I'm very happy to see a new form to this series that I can share with my daughter. Looking forward to reading the others.
THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE is a fantasy middle grade series that I adored when I was younger. With the board book format, I can share my love for this book with my daughter who still doesn't have the longest attention span. C. S. Lewis does an excellent job at summarizing the whole book into a condensed version perfect for younger children while hitting all of the main points. The illustrations are adorable and I love the vivid colors that leap off the page. It's refreshing to see our favorite characters in a way that all children can enjoy.
Final Verdict: I would recommend this board book to fans of C.S. Lewis, magic, fantasy, and tales of good trumping evil. I'm very happy to see a new form to this series that I can share with my daughter. Looking forward to reading the others.
November 29, 2021
Honestly, this made me laugh.
I've been a Narnia fan since my second-grade teacher read LWW out loud to us in class. However it's been many years since I last read the series, so I don't know how much of what I found comical was the story itself or how much was the extremely simplified version for this board book.
Like, Tumnus isn't exactly crying because it's always winter and never Christmas, it's because he doesn't want to take Lucy to her death lol. Awkward.
The succinct format just really highlights everything...
'Edmund agreed to help the evil queen and desert/betray his family because he got some candy.' Like, dang. This one's a direct quote: "They want to go and help Aslan, except for Edmund. He doesn't care about Narnia. He just wants more candy." Like yooooo just roast him like that, lmao. "The Witch says Edmund belongs to her because he is selfish." Even takes away the ever-so-slightly redeeming nuance of him wanting to feel special and important for once because he never does with his family.
Again, Aslan-as-Jesus never was so stark as the women discovering him arisen after his sacrificial death.
I do like the illustration style.
Mrs. Beaver's little apron just gave me a chuckle of glee every time.
The White Witch character and scenery design is gorgeous. (Queen Frostine vibes!!)
The page with Aslan and Jadis facing off is pretty awesome.
I've been a Narnia fan since my second-grade teacher read LWW out loud to us in class. However it's been many years since I last read the series, so I don't know how much of what I found comical was the story itself or how much was the extremely simplified version for this board book.
Like, Tumnus isn't exactly crying because it's always winter and never Christmas, it's because he doesn't want to take Lucy to her death lol. Awkward.
The succinct format just really highlights everything...
'Edmund agreed to help the evil queen and desert/betray his family because he got some candy.' Like, dang. This one's a direct quote: "They want to go and help Aslan, except for Edmund. He doesn't care about Narnia. He just wants more candy." Like yooooo just roast him like that, lmao. "The Witch says Edmund belongs to her because he is selfish." Even takes away the ever-so-slightly redeeming nuance of him wanting to feel special and important for once because he never does with his family.
Again, Aslan-as-Jesus never was so stark as the women discovering him arisen after his sacrificial death.
I do like the illustration style.
Mrs. Beaver's little apron just gave me a chuckle of glee every time.
The White Witch character and scenery design is gorgeous. (Queen Frostine vibes!!)
The page with Aslan and Jadis facing off is pretty awesome.
June 27, 2023
First sentence: Once there were four children. Their names were Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. One day, playing hide-and-seek, Lucy finds a wardrobe and goes in.
Premise/plot: This is a board book that condenses and adapts C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. It is a "gentle" retelling. It removes much of the darkness and violence. It reminds me of the live-action George of the Jungle where characters fall off bridges and just get "really bad boo-boos." The book does call Aslan a safe lion. I'm not sure the original would ever do that. But all things considered, it's a summary of a good children's classic.
My thoughts: Much thought was put into making this one appropriate for very young ages. It is gentler, milder, less intense. The illustrations are....well....illustrations. I have never thought of Lucy as blond. But I'm not petty about it. Why not have Lucy with blond hair??? I didn't love the illustrations for the most part. But they're not bad. Just not necessarily my own personal cup of tea. I did like Aslan.
Premise/plot: This is a board book that condenses and adapts C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. It is a "gentle" retelling. It removes much of the darkness and violence. It reminds me of the live-action George of the Jungle where characters fall off bridges and just get "really bad boo-boos." The book does call Aslan a safe lion. I'm not sure the original would ever do that. But all things considered, it's a summary of a good children's classic.
My thoughts: Much thought was put into making this one appropriate for very young ages. It is gentler, milder, less intense. The illustrations are....well....illustrations. I have never thought of Lucy as blond. But I'm not petty about it. Why not have Lucy with blond hair??? I didn't love the illustrations for the most part. But they're not bad. Just not necessarily my own personal cup of tea. I did like Aslan.
May 3, 2021
I wanted to give this a higher rating but I think that was based on nostalgia for the story.
Joey Chou's illustrations are the shining star here! Every page was beautiful!
The book was overall a great beginner's introduction into the world of Narnia! Since this is directed towards young children, the only thing that I feel might confuse them would be when the lion Aslan tells them:
They will be kings and queens and free Narnia.
Then a few pages later:
Aslan uses his magic. Spring comes back, and Narnia is free! Aslan has won.
Next page:
Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy become kings and queens.
For a child reading about Narnia for the first time, I'm not sure if this would make any sense and if you're a parent that has never read the original story or just can't remember the details, it might be hard for you to explain it.
Joey Chou's illustrations are the shining star here! Every page was beautiful!
The book was overall a great beginner's introduction into the world of Narnia! Since this is directed towards young children, the only thing that I feel might confuse them would be when the lion Aslan tells them:
They will be kings and queens and free Narnia.
Then a few pages later:
Aslan uses his magic. Spring comes back, and Narnia is free! Aslan has won.
Next page:
Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy become kings and queens.
For a child reading about Narnia for the first time, I'm not sure if this would make any sense and if you're a parent that has never read the original story or just can't remember the details, it might be hard for you to explain it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 22, 2024
A fantastic introduction to Narnia for you little one! I bought this for my son's library and I couldn't be happier. He also enjoyed it every bit. The art work is adorable, and while (obviously) summarized for a certain age group, it still tells & illustrates the story of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe; all while leaving out the violence and any hinting of k*lling (ex. Aslan's self sacrifice for Edmund). As the rest are released in the series I will get those as well.
June 10, 2021
This was a condensed, and beautifully illustrated version of ‘The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe’ for children.
My youngest wasn’t very interested in this book. My daughter liked it a little better, but it still wasn’t really her cup of tea. My kids are definitely still too young for this story, even in this format.
This book might be good for elementary aged kiddos!
My youngest wasn’t very interested in this book. My daughter liked it a little better, but it still wasn’t really her cup of tea. My kids are definitely still too young for this story, even in this format.
This book might be good for elementary aged kiddos!
February 25, 2022
One that is such a constant, I read it over and over in the dark at bed time without the book near me. 😂
Lacking that final fifth star due to having to add in the part where Edmund is sorry for being selfish and everyone forgives him. Kind of an important bit. Without it he just goes from helping the White Witch to being a king of Narnia. 🤦🏻♀️
Lacking that final fifth star due to having to add in the part where Edmund is sorry for being selfish and everyone forgives him. Kind of an important bit. Without it he just goes from helping the White Witch to being a king of Narnia. 🤦🏻♀️
August 12, 2022
A retelling graphic novels about Narnia: the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S Lewis. The illustration is mesmerizing and adorable. However, I don't think this book gives the same feeling as the original. It misses some good and important parts of the story. Therefore, I think this book would be a great read for elementary students.
November 17, 2024
Dada got this book for Jack for Zolgensma Day. For a long time, Jack didn't want to read it because he wanted to re-read his favorite books. But tonight before bed, Dada was able to read the book aloud while Jack sat nearby and flipped through his own book. Once Aslan came onto the scene, Jack was excited to look at the lion and roar, so that got him interested.
October 29, 2025
I've read every book in the Chronicles of Narnia at least twice (and some more than that), so I'm happy to introduce this beloved story to young children. The board book covers all the major parts of the plot in age-appropriate language. The illustrations are colorful and detailed enough to keep a child's interest.
November 10, 2025
This board book succinctly covered the story of C.S. Lewis' story in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in a way that was easy to understand for little ones. I loved the illustrations and would highly recommend this to any Narnia-loving family who wants to start their little ones early with the adventures of the four siblings and Aslan.
July 23, 2022
Thought the illustrations were wonderful! But as a C.S. Lewis fan, and someone who has read the books many times, I think there were some things that could have been left in even for an early readers book.
But overall I think it was well done.
But overall I think it was well done.
November 9, 2022
Almost egregiously abridged but I guess that’s what you get when trying to cram a whole novel into this format. My toddler likes it though - we’ve been reading the real series at bedtime so she likes looking at the extra pictures.
December 26, 2022
I’ve been looking for a board book version of this classic story since our picture book is a bit too long for Elliot. This one gets the heart of the story in bite-side, toddler-appropriate narrative with cute illustrations
May 30, 2023
(4☆ Would recommend)
I am a huge Narnia fan. I am so excited about introducing my kids to the Narnia series when they are old enough. My kids are currently 2 and 4. I love that I can introduce my kids to the world of Narnia at a younger age with this board book.
I am a huge Narnia fan. I am so excited about introducing my kids to the Narnia series when they are old enough. My kids are currently 2 and 4. I love that I can introduce my kids to the world of Narnia at a younger age with this board book.
May 18, 2024
Good for the sake of children’s book. Would gladly read to kids. Pictures are awesome!
Kinda missed tbh.
Really liked the “Lion above all lions” part bc you know…allusions to God is the best part of Narnia
Kinda missed tbh.
Really liked the “Lion above all lions” part bc you know…allusions to God is the best part of Narnia
September 29, 2024
It’s super simplified and condensed, I missed some of the dialogues and lines that are iconic, but, it was a refresher for me (an adult) of the story and the message of Aslan’s sacrifice and victory came through in an emotional way.
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