Books like A Hungry Lion by Lucy Ruth Cummins
A Hungry Lion introduces a hungry lion and a motley group of animals—a penguin, a calico kitten, a brown mouse, two bunnies, a frog, a bat, two pigs, a wooly sheep, a koala, a hen, and a turtle—in a lively, illustrated scene. As the lion prepares to enjoy a day with his friends, they begin to vanish at a troubling pace. The story invites readers to wonder whether someone is stealing the friends or if the mystery lies closer to home, all told with sharp wit and hysterical twists that keep young readers engaged.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Lucy Ruth Cummins
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