Muller, Hildegard Reach for the Moon, Little Lion. PICTURE
BOOK. Holiday House, 2017. $16.95.
A little lion--smaller than any other--is
regularly picked on by a gang of other animals. They tease him about his size
and as a result, the little lion feels smaller than ever. The crocodile tells
him that real lions are big enough to touch the moon with a paw, and such a
feat seems impossible to the little lion. But a wise raven directs the little
lion to reach for the moon one night, and with a little help from distance and
perspective, the little lion does appear to "touch" the
moon--silencing his critics and giving him the confidence and self-esteem boost
he needs.
This is a nice picture book in the tradition of classic animal
fables. The illustrations are simple, the text is a good length for a
read-aloud, and the "good guy" wins in the end. There is nothing to
really criticize about it, but nothing to truly rave about either. It would be
a good book to utilize in a classroom lesson about bullying or respect.
EL
(K-3), EL--OPTIONAL. Reviewer: TC
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