Books like How to hide a lion by Helen Stephens
Iris, a curious child, realizes that adults are afraid of lions. When she finds a friendly lion in her playhouse, she decides to hide him from her parents, believing the animal to be kind. Through her secret keeping, Iris learns about trust, responsibility, and the value of friendship.
The story encourages children to question their perceptions of fear and highlights the importance of looking beyond surface impressions to understand the true nature of creatures and people alike.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Helen Stephens
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