I'm Not Afraid Series: Don't Cry, Lion! [Hardcover]

Dandi Daley Mackall (Author), Elena Kucharik (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Series: I'm Not Afraid

Don't Cry, Lion! -the story of a timid lion sent into a den with a "bully" lion. Then a man named Daniel gets thrown into the den. (Fear of others, as a bully.)

These books from Dandi Mackall help parents teach Christian-based coping skills when handling childhood fears. Engaging art that captivates children. Full-color illustrations that will evoke warm, fuzzy feelings of comfort. Text is incorporated into the art through strong design. Each title deals with a fear common to pre-schoolers. Mackall uses familiar Bible stories to show children how to deal with these fears by turning to God for help.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (February 26, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849977533
• ISBN-13: 978-0849977534
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,035,118 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dandi won her first writing contest as a 10-year-old tomboy. Her 50 words on "Why I Want to Be Batboy for the Kansas City A's" won first place, but the team wouldn't let a girl be batboy. It was her first taste of rejection.
Since then, Dandi Daley Mackall has become an award-winning author of over 400 books for children of all ages, with sales of 4 million copies in 22 countries. Recent picture books with Sleeping Bear Press include Legend of Ohio, Rudy Rides the Rails: A Depression Era Story (Notable Book 2008 - Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People National Council of Social Studies & Children's Book Council; winner of the Angel Award, 2008; Winner of the "Award of Excellence" from Chicago Book Show 2007) and 2008 release, A Girl Named Dan (her own "batboy" story, and a lesson on Title IX), 2 Mom's Choice Awards & Amelia Bloom Award. Eva Underground, Harcourt young adult novel, nominated ALA Best Book 2007, starred Kirkus review, awarded a Top Teen Read by New York Public Library, finalist for Ohioana Award, was based on the author's experiences behind the Iron Curtain. Love Rules was awarded Romantic Times' Top Pick. Middle-grade fiction, Larger-than-Life Lara, Dutton/Penguin, which teaches how to write, while tackling the problem of bullying, is on the KY Bluegrass Award List 2007-8; William Allan White Award list, 2008-9; KS and KY Children's Choice lists. Her Winnie the Horse Gentler series has sold over half a million books and Starlight Animal Rescue is a Gold Medallion finalist. Dandi received the 2009 Helen Keating Ott Award for distinguished contribution toward promoting high moral and ethical values in children and young adult literature. She also received the Distinguished Alumna Award in 2008 from the University of Missouri. Dandi is a national speaker, keynoting at conferences and Young Author events, and has made dozens of appearances on TV, including ABC, NBC, and CBS. Visit Dandi at www.dandibooks.com, winniethehorsegentler.com, and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85oaIUbJ8j8

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Series!, February 23, 2006

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R. Patterson "Keepin' Busy" (TEXAS- The best place on Earth!) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I'm Not Afraid Series: Don't Cry, Lion! (Hardcover)

We now have the donkey book as well as Don't Cry, Lion and we love them both. I plan on buying all 4 books of this series. They rhyme and are super fast reads, but my 1 yr old as well as my 3 yr old love them! I love the lesson in the books too. You can't get a better book, great illustrations of the characters too!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for little ones...., March 31, 2005

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Leann Walker (Birmingham, AL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I'm Not Afraid Series: Don't Cry, Lion! (Hardcover)

My son is 2 years old & loves this book! He likes lions so that initially gets his attention. The illustrations are adorable & there are just enough words on each page. The book teaches children to look to God when they need help. I love it & my son does too. I'd like to get more from this series...

4.0 out of 5 stars A new application from Daniel and the lion's den, September 22, 2007

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Tanya Dennis "www.TanyaDennisBooks.com" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I'm Not Afraid Series: Don't Cry, Lion! (Hardcover)

Don't Cry, Lion! pairs two greats in Christian children's literature. Author Dandi Daley Mackall has over 400 titles to her credit. Illustrator Elena Kucharik is best known as creator and lead illustrator for the Care Bears. She also illustrated the entire Little Blessings series and many more.

Don't Cry, Lion! tells the story of Daniel in the lions' den. Using rhyming verse, the story is told from the point-of-view of a tiny lion. He introduces us to a mean lion, Big-Mouth Leo, and tells how frightened he is of him. Being stuck in the den with Leo and a number of other bully lions, the little guy remembers to pray. Just then Daniel is dropped into the pit. Before Leo can reach him, an angel appears and reprimands Leo. Daniel reminds the frightened, little lion: "That bully might be pretty big, but not as big as God." The book concludes with an application: "So when you meet a bully, who is twice the size of you ... Ask God to help you, too!"

What I Like: The illustrations are fantastic! I also love the application. This is a different angle, one which kids can easily understand and apply. I like the different perspective. While the story takes some creative liberties, it does a great job making this story appeal to young readers. My daughter LOVES this book! We read it several times a day.

What I Dislike: The angel claims Daniel showed Leo how to pray and that's why the lion kept his mouth shut. It seems to make Daniel's safety a result of the lion's decision rather than the protection of God. It's a very small detail, and considering the many other references to God, it detracts very little from the overall value of the book.

Age Appeal: The publisher says 4-8, but I think even infants would enjoy this book.

Overall Rating: Very Good.

Tanya -- Christian Children's Book Review