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"A sweet look at becoming comfortable with ourselves, whoever we are." -- Kirkus Reviews
A laugh out loud story about always being yourself: How exciting! Mr. Lion is invited to a party. But, uh-oh, what will he wear? His mischievous friend Monkey offers many suggestions. Perhaps Mr. Lion can wear a handsome suit...striped pajamas...a superhero costume...or maybe an evening gown?
* A playful dress-up book with a die-cut and silly illustrations on every spread
* Features an amusing yet touching storyline that will have young readers laughing out loud as they learn that it's not about what you wear, but about always being yourself
* Durable board book design is sturdy for little hands to hold and travels well for on-the-go entertainment
Britta Teckentrup, renowned author and illustrator, takes readers on a fanciful journey through Mr. Lion's many wardrobe changes.
* Great family and classroom read-aloud book
* Books for children ages 3 and up
* Books for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school children
Author Notes
Britta Teckentrup is the award-winning, internationally published author and illustrator of more than 100 books for children. Born in Hamburg, Germany, she studied at St. Martin's College of Art and the Royal College of Art in London. Her work is frequently exhibited at her London gallery, as well as art fairs all over the world. She lives in Berlin, Germany.
Reviews (2)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1--Mr. Lion is invited to a party and his friend Monkey volunteers to help him get dressed. Mr. Lion isn't so sure. Monkey picks out different clothes for the lion to try. This book has a white background throughout, directing readers' attention to Monkey and Mr. Lion. The cutout feature allows readers to change the lion's clothing while his facial expression remains the same throughout. The fact that Mr. Lion's expression is consistently uneasy adds an ongoing comical element to the narrative. Though Mr. Lion's expression remains consistent, he often slightly adjusts his paws to go along with respective costumes, adding another touch of humor to the book's illustrations. In contrast, Monkey consistently sports the same jubilant smile. The fact that Monkey often slyly changes his clothes to mimic those that he picks for Mr. Lion also communicates his feelings of glee throughout the process. Each new outfit choice is represented in bold font, emphasizing the dramatic differences in the sequence of outfit choices. VERDICT Children will be delighted to see the array of costumes Mr. Lion tries on before deciding to be himself. This book would make a great read-aloud or storytime addition.--Deanna Smith, Pender County Public Library, NC
Kirkus Review
When Mr. Lion gets invited to a party, Mr. Monkey's suggestions for what to wear range from sophisticated to downright silly. This board book about playing dress-up is like a game of paper dolls, with outfits that change with each turn of the page. The cover and all but the last page of the book are die cut with a hole in the shape of Mr. Lion's face, which peers uncertainly through each picture and every outfit. Excited about Mr. Lion's invitation, Mr. Monkey suggests, "You'll have to get dressed up!" Mr. Lion, however, is skeptical. Undeterred, Mr. Monkey pulls several outfits from an unusually eclectic wardrobe. The ensembles appear dignified at first, becoming progressively more ridiculous, until Mr. Monkey is rolling on the floor in stitches. Counting boxer shorts, Mr. Lion models 14 different looks, including suit with top hat, evening gown, clown suit, a tutu, PJ's, kilt, and bunny suit. Mr. Monkey finally admits, "No…none of those outfits is right, Mr. Lion, it would be best for you to go as…yourself!" The artwork is appealing, and while the beleaguered Mr. Lion's face remains static throughout, his body and limbs move expressively as he awkwardly models each get-up. The zany outfits should have toddlers howling right along with Mr. Monkey. A sweet look at becoming comfortable with ourselves, whoever we are. (Board book. 1-4) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
