Little Tyke: The true story of a gentle vegetarian lioness (Quest Books) [Paperback]

Georges H. Westbeau (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: Quest Books (January 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0835606058
• ISBN-13: 978-0835606059
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #601,216 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #29 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Animals > Cats, Lions & Tigers

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This story is amazing ... and true !, June 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Little Tyke: The true story of a gentle vegetarian lioness (Quest Books) (Paperback)

Little Tyke was truly as gentle as a house kitten. As a boy I knew Georges and Margaret Westbeau and Little Tyke. Not once did Tyke ever display the negative tendencies we expect from a wild animal. She was raised as a member of the Westbeau family, would eat out of your hand, kiss you on the cheek and rub against you for attention. Raised in an atmosphere of love, she returned love to those around her. I have given dozens of copies of Little Tyke as gifts since it's first publication in the 50's, and will continue to do so. Little Tyke definatly understood humans. Her story will change the way you view a lion forever.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Baffling, but true, March 19, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Little Tyke: The true story of a gentle vegetarian lioness (Quest Books) (Paperback)

A lion cub is born, apparently allergic to meat and blood. While the diet described should have resulted in blindness and death, she grows to normal sized adulthood as a family pet (!) light reading, no explainations offered. Ripley's believe it or not is offered as a witness. More of a kids book than a serious analysis of the implications, it is a good read and the photos are amazing.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming Story, October 9, 2007

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This review is from: Little Tyke: The true story of a gentle vegetarian lioness (Quest Books) (Paperback)

This is a unique and heartwarming story of a lion cub who grew up vegetarian. For those that believe in Heaven and creation, it is a wonderful glance into what was and will be again. For those that do not, it is an interesting and sweet story of a lion who grew up detesting meat and blood. For those who do not know how to eat healthfully as a vegetarian or those that do not understand that no creature truly has the need for ingesting meat or blood, this may seem baffling. But for those of us who have been vegetarian for generations, and healthfully and wonderfully so, or have raised "carnivores" as vegetarians and watched them lead healthy, happy, long lives, it is easy to understand! No matter what side of the creation/evolution carnivore/vegetarian belief you may be on, you will enjoy this non-religious story of the lion who grew up as a gentle giant. It is a wonderful read for children, families, and adults alike. Enjoy!