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cathyolibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Between the end papers and the title page I was already laughing. I love this book.
bickie's review against another edition
3.0
Fun silly read-aloud about a child who walks past the stores offering lessons in baking, karate, violin, Spanish, yoga, and knitting to learn how to be a lion.
wrentheblurry's review against another edition
4.0
There are seven lessons that must be completed before one can earn their Lion Diploma. We follow a young boy as he is taught, and then masters, each lesson. I enjoy Agee's humor, as well as his illustrations. A fun book, complete with the opportunity to make some lion sounds!
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Jon Agee does not disappoint. With adorable illustrations and a fun plotline, this book borders the fantastic what with its talking animals who have degrees in how to be a lion.
What may seem silly on the surface is actually a great lesson--to not give up on your dreams, and that sometimes you may even surprise yourself. And, maybe, there's a lion inside all of us. It also teaches other valuable lessons that it's okay if you first fail, so long as you keep trying, and that the feeling of doing what you thought you couldn't is ultimately hugely rewarding. I'd love to pass this book onto my niece and nephew.
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What may seem silly on the surface is actually a great lesson--to not give up on your dreams, and that sometimes you may even surprise yourself. And, maybe, there's a lion inside all of us. It also teaches other valuable lessons that it's okay if you first fail, so long as you keep trying, and that the feeling of doing what you thought you couldn't is ultimately hugely rewarding. I'd love to pass this book onto my niece and nephew.
Review cross-listed here!
pacifickle's review against another edition
3.0
This would be a fun way to demonstrate procedural texts to young readers!
annetjeberg's review against another edition
4.0
A story we quite enjoyed, and is great reading again, and again. (Which happens often during this pandemic)
teganbeesebooks's review against another edition
3.0
Cute little book. I like all the cats and kittens at the end!
allmadhere106's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book for this month's storytimes and it was quite fun. It got a little tedious for some younger and/or squirmier audiences, but the kids did get to roar! It also got tedious from my perspective since I had to read it so much--it's not one I'll read often again unless I need a book like this.
For: storytimes about lions; readers wanting a book encouraging participation.
Possible red flags: anti-dog.
For: storytimes about lions; readers wanting a book encouraging participation.
Possible red flags: anti-dog.
mat_tobin's review against another edition
3.0
Our story starts with a boy heading down a busy street in search of a certain something. Ignoring all signs of a range of fascinating lessons advertised outside of buildings, he makes his way to the lion training establishment which is run by a well-qualified...lion.
Lessons include pouncing, roaring and looking fierce. Whilst the boy has the perfect mentor and seems to give his all, he just can't seem to pull it off and looks ready to fail (the lion's expressions throughout are super). It is only when he is tasked with looking out for one of the pack that he shows his potential to humorous effect and wins the day.
I do love Agee's humour and, as the blurb states, this would make for a super read-aloud. I preferred the complex humour of [b:The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau|1248764|The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau|Jon Agee|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1379150738l/1248764._SX50_.jpg|1237506] but this still had me grinning and children would be the same too.
Lessons include pouncing, roaring and looking fierce. Whilst the boy has the perfect mentor and seems to give his all, he just can't seem to pull it off and looks ready to fail (the lion's expressions throughout are super). It is only when he is tasked with looking out for one of the pack that he shows his potential to humorous effect and wins the day.
I do love Agee's humour and, as the blurb states, this would make for a super read-aloud. I preferred the complex humour of [b:The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau|1248764|The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau|Jon Agee|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1379150738l/1248764._SX50_.jpg|1237506] but this still had me grinning and children would be the same too.
anneke_b's review against another edition
4.0
A story we quite enjoyed, and is great reading again, and again. (Which happens often during this pandemic)