Andy and the Lion (Picture Puffins) (Paperback)

by James Daugherty (Author) "IT WAS A BRIGHT DAY WITH JUST ENOUGH WIND TO FLOAT A FLAG..." (more)

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Product Description
In this retelling of Androcles and the Lion, Andy meets a lion on the way to school and wins his friendship for life by removing a thorn from his paw.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (March 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140502777
• ISBN-13: 978-0140502770
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #87,697 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get it just for the art!, December 7, 2002

By A Customer

James Daugherty's drawings are absolutely wonderful! This book is a must just for this. My daughter and I (she is 6) go over each picture in detail and talk about them. Regarding the story, it's simple but imaginative. It is suited for a younger audience. One shouldn't forget that the subtitle is "The Power of Gratitude". It gets this message across.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Andy saves the day, October 23, 2002

By	Kona (Emerald City) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Andy and the Lion (Hardcover)

With simple text and large illustrations, James Daugherty tells about Andy, a farm boy who loves to read (especially about lions!). On the way to school one day, Andy meets a real lion who just happens to have a thorn in his paw. Clever Andy takes the thorn out with his handy pliers and makes a friend of the lion. Weeks later when the circus comes to town, a wild lion escapes from the ring. All the people in the audience run for their lives but, of course, it's Andy's own lion friend, and Andy saves the day.

This charming tale is delightful in its fantasy; most 6-9 year olds never quite understand that the lion is in Andy's imagination. The yellow and black illustrations are dated, but they are funny. The book is a winner because of its sweet message of friendship. Who wouldn't want to have a real lion for a friend? Kids 6-8 love this book!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful, timeless tale enjoyable to all ages., October 31, 1999

By A Customer

Andy and the Lion is a well known tale, simply and effectively told. It is one of the books I remember well from childhood and eagerly shared with my children. The moral is simple and not preachy.