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A Lion In Paris (2014)

by Beatrice Alemagna(Favorite Author)

4.07 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

184976171X (ISBN13: 9781849761710)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Tate

review 1: A lion is bored and decides to travel to the city to find a new life. At first he is scared and doesn't really feel like he belongs, but as the day wears on, he begins to feel at home in the city and decides to stay. Kids will sympathize with the lion, as it is not always easy to go into new situations. Ordinary things can seem scary and overwhelming, but with time, things often seem to brighten and feel more comfortable. This story is inspired by the lion statue in the Place Denfert-Rochereau in Paris. Perhaps all statues have sweet stories to tell - giving kids a great springboard for their imagination! The illustrations in this book are really interesting, and while they are a combination of many things (pictures, drawings, etc.), they never detract from the book's... more true star - the lion.
review 2: I've truly started to appreciate how beautiful collage can be when combined with illustrators who are talented in other mediums. While sometimes the perspective-or awkward lack thereof in this title, it is clear that the illustrator is subverting the norm in favor of a stylistic choice. It turns out that I like it combined with the retro-nostalgic feel and muted tones. I think this origin story of the lion statue is entertaining and amusing, though I can't see it having as broad of an appeal to American audiences as it would with our European counterparts. less

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