A lazy and demanding lion orders the animals of his kingdom to build him a house before the Big Rain comes. This is the story of how Lazy Lion found his home on the great African plain.
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In his original African pourquoi stories, Hadithi cleverly imbues his animals with human foibles ( Crafty Chameleon 1987, Greedy Zebra 1984, Tricky Tortoise 1988, all Little) to offer humorous, entertaining, and just-maybe possible explanations for their unique animal behavior. This time he looks at the languid lion who takes passing notice of the gathering rain clouds above the open plain and invokes his royal privilege to order an appropriately stately domicile. Not only is he too lazy to construct his own home, but he also turns up his nose at the accommodations offered by his more industrious neighbors. When the Big Rain comes, the others all rush off to the shelter of their hills, nests, caves, etc., leaving the king of the beasts to roam the plains in the rain--as is his way. Kennaway extends the simple text and dazzles readers with her bold, dramatic watercolors executed largely in golds, browns, and greens. She captures the stark beauty of the sun-parched land, its frantic inhabitants, and the ominous skyscape. The imminent rains are palpable. Kennaway's animals are always expressive, almost caricatures of themselves, yet remain essentially animal-like and true to their own natures. A satisfying safari. --Luann Toth , School Library Journal
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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The clear colourful illustrations make this book a joy for reader and listener alike. -- Child Education
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Fun Story, Beautifully Illustrated,
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This review is from: Lazy Lion (African Animal Tales) (Paperback)
I wanted to get a book about African animals for my two year old neice- a simple story, with morals explained in a fun and engaging way. As soon as I saw LAZY LION by Mwenye Hadithi I knew I found my book!
The story is simple: The Lion, King of Animals, asks his subjects to find him a home. But he is very picky and lazy - this house is too big, that house is too small, this house is too wet...nothing pleases him. When it rains, all the animals rush into their houses, leaving the LAZY LION wandering across the great African plains, which remains his home to this day. The Moral? Don't be lazy and picky, either get what you need yourself or accept what is given to you with gratitude! Accompanying this simple but great story are bright, colorful illustrations which really capture the essence, the beauty of the African Wilderness.
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Out of Print series-Republish!!,
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This review is from: Lazy Lion (Hardcover)
All of the books by this author are great, clever stories withfun illustrations. How dare they go out of print. Republish, PLEASE!
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- Life Sciences: Curriculum Resources and Activities for School Librarians and Teachers by Amy Bain on page 63, and page 139
- The Literate Classroom by Prue Goodwin on page 15
- Bright Beginnings, Books 1 and 2, (2 Volume Set) by Tammy A. Shaw on page 45
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