Books like Johnny Lion's bad day by Edith Thacher Hurd
Johnny Lion, a playful infant lion, is struck by a severe cold that leaves him feeling ill and restless. The medicine he swallows does not comfort him; instead, it triggers unsettling dreams that echo his discomfort. As Johnny struggles with sickness and frights, the story gently explores how illness can change a day from joyful to frightening, offering a simple yet heartfelt look at a young animal's experience of sickness.
First publish date: 1970
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Edith Thacher Hurd
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