{"product_id":"lion-lessons-isbn-9780803739086","title":"Lion Lessons","description":"\u003cb\u003eWith the wit and read-aloud appeal of Peter Brown’s \u003ci\u003eChildren Make Terrible Pets\u003c\/i\u003e and William Steig’s \u003ci\u003ePete’s a Pizza\u003c\/i\u003e, this funny, fierce picture book teaches kids just what it takes to be a great lion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e There are seven steps to becoming a proper lion, including Looking Fierce, Roaring, Prowling Around, and Pouncing. Our young hero, a rather meek and scrawny human boy, does his best to learn the necessary skills during his training with a master instructor (who just happens to be a real lion). After a grueling set of lessons, the boy discovers that that the final step—Looking Out for Your Friends—is the most important of all. That’s how any kid can earn his lion diploma (not to mention the affection of every cat in town).\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eLion Lessons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e* \"Agee's sentences are short and punchy, and he carves out gouache shapes in thick, deliberate ink outlines. He sets up a ridiculous situation with a straight face, approaching it with understated humor and leonine confidence.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"Comical and engaging. . . . A roaring good selection for storytime or one-on-one sharing.\"—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"This fun journey of character development neatly turns the conversation from the cowardice of bullies to what it means to be lionhearted, all in a delightful, subduedly comic package. 'Bravo!' said the lion.\"—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"An outstanding read-aloud and a rewarding story.\"—\u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Blending sparse text with hilarious images, Agee mines a lot of humor. . . . A jubilant romp fit for a lion.\"—\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eJon Agee is the author\/illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including ALA Notable Books \u003ci\u003eTerrific\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMilo's Hat Trick\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau\u003c\/i\u003e, and a series of popular wordplay books including the IRA-CBC Children's Choice book of palindromes, \u003ci\u003eGo Hang a Salami! I'm a Lasagna Hog!\u003c\/i\u003e Jon grew up along the Hudson River in Nyack, New York, and went to college at The Cooper Union School of Art in New York City, where he studied painting and filmmaking. Now a full-time author, he lives in San Francisco with his wife, Audrey, and their Havanese puppy, Charlotte.","brand":"Rocky Pond Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304125681893,"sku":"NP9780803739086","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780803739086.jpg?v=1767731500","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/lion-lessons-isbn-9780803739086","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}