Washoe County Library System

A little girl imagines a lion taking the place of her father who no longer lives with her family, an animal that keeps her safe on her travels from school to home.

With help from his friend Mouse, Lion explores different and sometimes unconventional ways to express his love.

When his ambition to become a great hunter like his father is crushed by a lion attack that causes him to lose an arm, young Pedru is overcome by a desire to kill the lion that mauled him but questions his resolve when an opportunity arises.

When a lion cub gets in trouble for fighting with his younger sister, he storms off and the other jungle animals try to help him figure out how to handle his anger.

Lion sets out to show his friend Spike how good his eyesight is, even at night, but learns he was mistaken.

Little Lion tries hard to roar like everyone else in his family but all he can do is squeak until he meets Mouse, who gives him just the encouragement he needs.

Iris understands that grown-ups are afraid of lions, but when she finds one in her playhouse she knows he is kind so she keeps him hidden from her parents for as long as possible.

A young girl falls asleep and travels in her dreams through the sky, down to the ocean's depths, and into a jungle. She is accompanied by a lion friend, who eases her fears, gives her confidence, and helps her explore the world around her. Along the way she meets whales, jellyfish, grizzly bears and wolves. Then it is time for the moon balloon to take the girl home to her bed, where she awakes, snuggled safely next to the lion, who returns to being...

Little lion learns strength and resilience in the face of ridicule from his fellow animals when he reaches for the moon--and touches it.

Mischievous Little Lion tries to catch a grasshopper, a chameleon, a rabbit, and more but they all hide from him until he decides to catch a rhinoceros.