'An enchanting, warm-hearted and timeless storytelling odyssey.
this beautiful production is the perfect read for a new generation of Duvoisin fans' PICTURE BOOK BLOGGER I hope we see more of the Happy Lion!' THE BOOK ACTIVIST 'Like it's predecessor, this book is utterly enchanting and evokes a timeless world of romance and friendship. 'Superb art and a lovely story where friendship and freedom reign supreme, characterise this classic re-issue.' RED READING HUB 'A charmingly told story of a lion who gets his girl' THE TIMES Children's Book of the Week When she is discovered he won't let anyone separate them, and his friend Francois convinces the mayor to let the lioness stay. When a beautiful lioness comes to town with a visiting circus, the Happy Lion pays her a visit and it is love at first sight! The Happy Lion finds a way to release her and hide her in his enclosure. He was born in Switzerland in 1904 and died in New Jersey in 1980.Free Resources > The Happy Lion Roars Louise Fatio and Roger Duvoisin Click here for biography He collaborated with his wife, Louise Fatio, on nine more Happy Lion stories.
Roger Duvoisin, a Caldecott Medal winner, wrote and illustrated 40 books, including those featuring Veronica the conspicuous hippopotamus and Petunia the silly goose. She was born in Switzerland in 1904 and died in New Jersey in 1993. Long unavailable, it was reissued in a hardcover edition to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2004. School Library Journal About the Author Louise Fatio collaborated with her famous illustrator husband, Roger Duvoisin, on The Happy Lion, one of the most beloved stories of the mid-20th century. But, wait-sacr bleu! Why is everyone fleeing in terror? Louise Fatios timeless tale about friendship still sparkles and Roger Duvoisins elegant illustrations are as engaging as ever in this 50th Anniversary edition. Naturally, when the lion finds his door open, he decides it would only be proper to visit all his friendly neighbors in return. Every day they stop by to feed him tidbits and say, Bonjour, Happy Lion.
Book Synopsis The lion at the little French zoo is a favorite of all the townspeople.
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