Andy was not afraid to meet a real lion...but he never suspected that a lion could be afraid of him, or that one might actually need his help.
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Jan 15, 2012
Crystal
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1939 Caldecott Honor
I loved seeing all of the details in the picture like his dog peeking around the bookshelf in the library and the headline in the newspaper that his dad was reading. Funny how Andy's parents are dressed up in a very fancy way, but he is barefoot and in overhauls.
I loved seeing all of the details in the picture like his dog peeking around the bookshelf in the library and the headline in the newspaper that his dad was reading. Funny how Andy's parents are dressed up in a very fancy way, but he is barefoot and in overhauls.
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Sep 14, 2011
This book is about a boy named Andy who loves to read. In the first part of the book, he went to the library to get a book and he read all day long. Before he went to bed his grandfather told him a story about hunting lions in Africa. All night Andy dreamed that he was hunting lions. When he woke up, all he could think about were lions. In the second part of the book, Andy heads off to school. On his way to school he runs into a real lion. The lion and Andy are both afraid of each other at first
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Sep 14, 2011
Matthew
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A very unique book, Andy and The Lion, is a Caldecott runner up. It has numerous odd page turns, many of them coming in the middle of a sentence. Personally, I thought it was a nice writer's touch becuase it keeps the children, and reader, on their toes. Another part that I thought was great was how we find out that Andy's father is a lion hunter, hence, giving sympathy for the lions to the reader and audience for when Andy finds his lion. The illustrations are also unique, being in only black a
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Sep 08, 2011
Karly
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I really enjoyed reading this book! I thought the little boy had a great imagination and it keeps children thinking what is going on is real the whole time until at the end it says he is off to return his book to the library. While I was reading I was trying to figure out if he was dreaming or imagining the story but i didn't even realize that he was reading a book and imagining himself in the book. I really liked the concept of the story and the little boys imagination. It looks like an older
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Jan 26, 2012
Alexus
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This book was very cute. It was about a little boy named Andy who is absolutely obsessed with lions. One day after his grandpa tells him a story about his favorite creatures, he dreams about them that night. Well coincidentally, the next day Andy meets and lion and pulls a nasty thorn out of his foot. This book goes on to say about how they become good friends and what it's like to have true friendship. This book would be a very good life lesson to my little students and I hope that it would exp
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Sep 14, 2011
Luz
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I loved this book! I reminded me of another movie or book where a lion got something stuck in its paws, but i totally forgot. It was a good story for kids also.It gave me a good message of being kind to othere's even if there apperance is scary (like a lion).Also kids can learn about lions too!. I believe kids will be intrigued with the picture book because of the colors and the yellow in the book.I would probabley read this book to my class before going to the zoo or maybe a circus trip!
Jan 23, 2012
Sarah
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Confession: I've always avoided this book because the copy in my library is old and ugly. When I read it, however, I realized it was familiar from childhood!
Resolution: Buy a fresh copy! I love the way the storyline pauses for a page turn at various points - an inventive way to add tension and keep pictures perfectly matched to the action. This will make a fun read aloud.
Illustrations are black line drawing with orange wash. Figures are sketched in a rounded style.
Resolution: Buy a fresh copy! I love the way the storyline pauses for a page turn at various points - an inventive way to add tension and keep pictures perfectly matched to the action. This will make a fun read aloud.
Illustrations are black line drawing with orange wash. Figures are sketched in a rounded style.
Sep 13, 2011
Matthew
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This is another good book about having imagination. It is about a young boy named Andy whose grandfather reads him a story . Then the following day meets a lion and helps out a lion who has a thorn stuck. Later he meets the same lion again at the circus after almost being attacked. I believe that the Arthur is telling readers that once you become friends with anyone that time can past and when meeting them once again the friendship starts from where it was left off.
Sep 13, 2011
Shauna
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I loved this book. Ever since i was young i have always been fascinated with animal books that had lions in them, so i can relate to Andy. I found it funny that he keeps a pair of pliers with him. My friends tell me i carry the most random objects around in my bag. I loved how the story was written. I also loved the pictures. I thought it was hilarious how andy thought he was about to be eaten and the lion turned out to be the same lion he had helped previously.
Sep 08, 2011
Chelsea
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I thought this book had very simple vocabulary with great pictures to go along with it. While the pictures were great, I think that the lack of color could have children bored easily. The story is about a boy who can't stop thinking about lions until one day he encounters one of his own. The lion and the boy later become friends which I think is very appealing to children who enjoy animals and use their imaginations to talk to them as well.
Feb 03, 2011
Kayla
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James Daugherty did quite a great job writing and illustrating this children's book. Daugherty definetly caught the attention from children with Andy's imaginative nature. Andy went on a wild adventure just from reading a book. Teacher's could use this book when trying to get children to understand the joys of reading. Overall, wonderful underlying theme with enhancing illustrations to catch the readers attention!
Jan 18, 2011
Mrs.
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This book may be old yet I still enjoy using it for a read aloud for younger children to introduce the genre of adventure books. Read the right way it can still be a wonderful book. I like the black and white pencil drawings. There are several places that allow for predictions in this story. This book works well for literary skills of recall and retell as well as sequencing of events. Caldecott 1939 Honor book
Sep 14, 2011
Brenda
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I loved this book when I was a kid, so much so I just bought a copy as an adult at an antique shop; wonder if it's my old copy... Anyway, the story is simple, as is the vocabulary, and really not much happens so it's pretty lame for an adult. But the idea of meeting and befriending a lion is super intriguing for any youngster.
Jan 24, 2010
Winslow
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You are particularly frightened of/fascinated by the hurt ("sad") lion, getting upset at the pages showing the lion crying in pain. B. invented a game that you love, where B. pretends to be the hurt lion, whimpering and cradling his hurt paw, and you remove the thorn and kiss the paw, making the lion very grateful and happy.
Apr 11, 2011
Kristin
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Andy goes on an adventure just from reading a book, which is a great way to introduce children to the joys of reading, and (for me) the greatest part about reading a book! Great lesson involved which is to be kind to others. There are several places that are good for making predictions.
Jan 29, 2012
Jen
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This book won a Caldecott Honor and while the pictures were o.k., I really wish there would have been some other colors in the pictures besides the gold. The page breaks in this story were very odd and broke the story up too much for my liking. It was just an o.k. read for me.
Sep 06, 2010
Jennine
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A classic book that transcends time. Although this book was written in 1939, it would still be adored by today's children. The detailed yellow, black and white drawings are reminiscent of the era. The text promotes a message of being kind to others.
Feb 01, 2012
Mr. Shaffer
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The story was fine enough, and the pictures, but the organization of words and pages was maddening. Almost every page ended with the middle of a sentence, and not in a pleasant, rhythmic way. Maybe sentences were different back then...
Jan 02, 2012
Mary
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The first of my Caldecott Reading Challenge books! Won the Caldecott honor in 1939. Love the movement in the illustrations. And the story? Well, is it imagined, or did it really happen? Who knows... A retelling of the Aesops Fable.
Mar 03, 2011
Samantha
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I wasn't really impressed with this story, but it is an older one. The writing style was really tacky and I wasn't a big fan of that. The story itself had character, but overall I didn't care for it.
Feb 07, 2012
Alix
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I love comparing the illustrations to modern day picture book illustrations. It had an older vintage feel to it. This book was adorable and the pictures really told a cute fun story.
Jan 05, 2012
Lorna
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Caldecott Honor 1939
Favorite illustration: The last page with Lion following Andy to the library.
Favorite line: "Whichever way that Andy ran-there was the lion. Whichever way the lion ran, there was Andy."
Kid-friendly today? YES!
Favorite illustration: The last page with Lion following Andy to the library.
Favorite line: "Whichever way that Andy ran-there was the lion. Whichever way the lion ran, there was Andy."
Kid-friendly today? YES!
Jan 01, 2012
Mary Ann
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Fun tale that reminds me of a precursor to AND TO THINK THAT I SAW IT ON MULBERRY STREET. Love the imaginative twists. But not sure today's children will connect to the drawings.
Dec 29, 2011
John
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Caldecott Honor Book, 1939. It is dedicated to Lady Astor and Lord Leonx, the library lions who have so long say in front of the New York Public Library.
Jan 27, 2009
Victoria
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Wonderful book about imagination, bravery, doing a good turn. Didn't care for the illustrations too much, but they suited the story.
Apr 08, 2010
Kirei
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Andy reads about lions and then meets a lion and helps him. I liked the ending--it shows Andy going back to the library for more books!
Feb 24, 2009
Terri
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it was ok...the reading is a little stilted from page to page...flows oddly...
1939 Caldecott Honor
1939 Caldecott Honor
Dec 29, 2011
Julius
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An Exelent book. One of the reads of my young days, but never one I shall grow too old to enjoy.
Nov 23, 2011
Pafoua
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written and illustrated by James Daugherty; published by Viking; fiction; Caldecott Honor 1939
Feb 16, 2011
Amanda
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Love the simplicity of the illustration that is filled with rich expression and vitality.
