There's a Lion in the Forest
Nancy Paulsen Books, 2022 | ISBN: 9780399167010
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Everyone knows there are no lions in the forests of South America... or are there? Toucan heard it first. It was deep. It was growly. It was a deep growly growl. And that can mean only one thing. THERE'S A LION IN THE FOREST! But how can that be? Everyone knows that lions don't live in tropical forests. But the growls keep coming -- and now that Capybara and Coati have gotten a glimpse of a long, terrifying tail and a thick, menacing mane through the trees, they are anxious too.. |
Booklist (12/1/21)
"The story is fast-paced and funny, humorously focusing on the (correct) assessment that lions simply don't roam South America. Pleasing alliteration ("growly growls," "terrifying tails") and repeating phrases make for a lively read-aloud. Accompanying illustrations are cartoonish and colorful, capturing an impressive range of emotions. Back matter introduces the range of unusual forest critters in more detail, along with a call for conservation. A merry mystery for a boisterous bedtime read."
School Library Journal (12/1/21)
"Fun and informational at the same time, this has a solid message for the intended audience: Take the time to gather all the evidence before leaping to conclusions. This title would be welcome in most libraries for the diversity of animals and setting that it features."
Bulletin of the Center of Children's Books (1/1/22)
"A speedy tempo and patterned text punctuated by the repeated refrain of "There's a lion in the forest!" will ensure a lively storytime, and the animals' growing collective alarm gives ample opportunity for performative drama."
Kirkus (5/1/22)
"Silly, light, and lighthearted, this is nevertheless a fine mix of story and fact, an amusing combination of anticipation and information with a cartoonlike, funny set of characters.[..] Entertaining and edifying."
"The story is fast-paced and funny, humorously focusing on the (correct) assessment that lions simply don't roam South America. Pleasing alliteration ("growly growls," "terrifying tails") and repeating phrases make for a lively read-aloud. Accompanying illustrations are cartoonish and colorful, capturing an impressive range of emotions. Back matter introduces the range of unusual forest critters in more detail, along with a call for conservation. A merry mystery for a boisterous bedtime read."
School Library Journal (12/1/21)
"Fun and informational at the same time, this has a solid message for the intended audience: Take the time to gather all the evidence before leaping to conclusions. This title would be welcome in most libraries for the diversity of animals and setting that it features."
Bulletin of the Center of Children's Books (1/1/22)
"A speedy tempo and patterned text punctuated by the repeated refrain of "There's a lion in the forest!" will ensure a lively storytime, and the animals' growing collective alarm gives ample opportunity for performative drama."
Kirkus (5/1/22)
"Silly, light, and lighthearted, this is nevertheless a fine mix of story and fact, an amusing combination of anticipation and information with a cartoonlike, funny set of characters.[..] Entertaining and edifying."