- Overview
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Through engaging conversation, readers get to experience what it's like to put a lion to sleep.
- Book Intro
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The book introduces a lion who proudly declares himself to be a "very scary creature." He demands that no one disturb him as he tries to fall asleep, then suddenly asks the reader to help him do so. As a "scary" lion, he begins by barking out commands, but soon turns into a gentle, affectionate creature. Lying on his back, he asks to be petted, and even wants to hear a lullaby. When he does fall asleep and starts drooling in his sleep, he suddenly wakes up and insists that he was wide awake the entire time. When the lights are turned off, he whimpers and says he's afraid of the dark. This lion is most certainly not the king of the jungle. However, this surprising side of the lion will come across as endearing to readers. As the lion continues to insist on being "very scary," readers will start seeing him as a sweet, almost cute animal. With the turn of each page, they will fall more in love with this lion. The lion slowly falls asleep when suddenly something is pulled up over him, and he snaps to attention. After that, he struggles to get back to bed. At the end of the book, readers are surprised to learn that the lion was not a real animal but in fact, a character depicted on a bedspread. The child to whom the bedspread belongs wakes up after a long, nice sleep and starts the day energized. But we see the lion, groggy and tired, who stayed up all night after being unable to sleep after being interrupted. In this humorous turn of events, the book informs young readers about the importance of a good night's rest, as sleep is a cornerstone for the healthy development of a growing child. Through The Scary Lion, children will learn that a good night's rest is important to eat well, play well, and even poop well the next day!
- About the Author
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Soo A-Hyun
(English) Soo A-Hyun studied industrial design at Seoul National University. She couldn’t forget the world of picture books, which she encountered as a university student, and so she became a picture book writer. She was inspired by her experience in raising her daughter and created the Baby Word Play Picture Book series. She also wrote and illustrated the books The Handy Grandma; Argh, Bah, Tsk; and The Book That Makes You Stronger. She also published the book, What Shall We Do? in Canada.