Cover of How to Be a Lion

How to Be a Lion

Ed Vere, illustrated by Ed Vere

Leonard the lion and Marianne the duck are best friends who spend their time talking, playing, writing poetry, and making wishes together. Their peaceful companionship is challenged when other lions question whether a lion should be friends with a duck. Leonard stands up to the fierce members of his own group and shows that a lion can be sensitive. The story follows two friends defending their bond against bullying.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
AD500L
ATOS Book Level
2.5
AR Interest Level
LG
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
557
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
N
Themes
Bullying · Courage · Friendship · Self Acceptance
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Published
June 26, 2018
Pages
32
ISBN-13
9780525578055
Language
English