The Happy Lion

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The lion at the little French zoo is a favorite of all the townspeople. Every day they stop by to feed him tidbits and say, " Bonjour, Happy Lion." Naturally, when the lion finds his door open, he decides it would only be proper to visit all his friendly neighbors in return. But, wait- sacre bleu! Why is everyone fleeing in terror?

"Louise Fatio's timeless tale about friendship still sparkles and Roger Duvoisin's elegant illustrations are as engaging as ever in this 50th Anniversary edition." - School Library Journal

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Publishers Weekly Review

A number of newly reissued classics aim to entertain new generations of readers. The Happy Lion by Louise Fatio, illus. by Roger Duvoisin, returns to celebrate its 50th anniversary. In the first of what was a series of 10 books, set in a provincial French town, this tale follows the hero after the door to his zoo is left open. The lion visits all the kind people who see him daily and grows confused by their terrified reactions. Duvoisin adds a charming mix of b&w and three-color illustrations of the scruffy protagonist. (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

Horn Book Review

A very happy lion lives in the town zoo and is beloved by his many visitors, until the day his door is left open and he ventures out to return all the visits his friends have paid him. Unavailable for years, this endearing classic--the first of ten Happy Lion adventures--has been reissued in a handsome fiftieth anniversary edition. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.