The Lion Book of Five-Minute Animal Stories

A bright and brilliant collection of ten animal stories from around the world, retold with wit and originality for children, which can be read in just five minutes each.
The best lessons come wrapped in the best stories.The Lion Book of Five-Minute Animal Stories brings ten timeless tales from around the world to life with humour, heart, and unforgettable animal characters children will adore. Each story teaches valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, courage, honesty, and discovering your unique talents. All delivered with the perfect dose of fun!Why families love this collection:> Ten diverse animal stories from global folklore and literature> Each story takes just 5 minutes, ideal for busy schedules> Retold with humour and liveliness that keeps kids engaged> Vibrant, detail-rich illustrations by John Bendall-Brunello> Meaningful lessons woven into engaging stories> Ideal for bedtime, classroom, libraries and group reading> Perfect for ages 3-7What will your child discover?Overcoming shyness - A camel finds courage at a talent showThe power of friendship - Unlikely animal friends team up in The Musicians of BremenKindness matters - A tiny mouse saves a mighty lionConsequences of greed - A cheeky monkey learns an important lessonHonesty wins - Cheating hedgehogs discover the truth always comes outEveryone has gifts - A nightingale's song proves every voice mattersJohn Bendall-Brunello's energetic, witty illustrations perfectly capture each character's personality and bring the stories' humour and warmth to life. Children will return to these pages again and again, finding new details to giggle over and discuss.From classic fables to lesser-known gems, this collection becomes an instant family favourite.Stories included: The Musicians of Bremen, Party Time, The Nightingale, The Cheeky Monkey, The Lion and the Mouse, Princess Petunia and the Pig, The Hare and the Hedgehog, Fish Girl, The Talking Bear, and Chauntecleer the Cockerel.A timeless story collection for families and schools, perfect for sharing meaningful moments together.

Contributor: John Bendall-Brunello (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: John Bendall-Brunello

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