Publisher Description

Age range 3 to 6In the second title in this classic series, our friendly hero, The Happy Lion, is lonely.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! TheHappy Lion finds a way to release her and hide her in his enclosure. When she is discovered he won't let anyone separatethem, and his friend Francois convinces the mayor to let the lioness stay.'Genuine mid-century styling will appeal to art lovers as well as the nostalgia market. The lion is drawn with great sensitivity and Duvoisin's tawny palette is pleasingly appropriate.' - Books for Keeps'Duvoisin's illustrations are exceptional.' - The Times'Superb art and a lovely story where friendship and freedom reign supreme, characterise this classic re-issue.'- Red Reading HubTeachers' notes available here

Author Biography

Roger Duvoisin was born in Geneva in 1900. He studied at the Ecole National Superieure des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, going on to design scenery, make textiles, paint murals and illustrate over 100 books. Duvoisin and his wife Louise Fatio moved to America, and in 1947 he won the Caldecott Medal for White Snow, Bright Snow by Alvin Tresselt.

Review

'A charmingly told story of a lion who gets his girl' The Times, Children's Book of the Week;'Superb art and a lovely story where friendship and freedom reign supreme, characterise this classic re-issue.' Red Reading Hub;'Like it's predecessor, this book is utterly enchanting and evokes a timeless world of romance and friendship. I hope we see more of the Happy Lion!' The Book Activist;'A tale of friendship and freedom... this beautiful production is the perfect read for a new generation of Duvoisin fans' Picture Book Blogger;'An enchanting, warm-hearted and timeless storytelling odyssey ... With its gentle sense of fun and mischief, beguiling French backdrop, tender portrayal of love, and a gallery of wonderfully expressive illustrations, this is a book which has stood the test of time and is the ideal gift for a new generation of readers.' Lancashire Evening News

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