Once there was a tawny scrawny lion who chased monkeys on Monday—kangaroos on Tuesday—zebras on Wednesday—bears on Thursday...
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Jan 03, 2010
Connie
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Now, like many stories of that era featuring "wild animals", the geography is complete nonsense. Lions coexist with bears and kangaroos. Yes, this is annoying. How annoying probably has a direct relationship to whether or not your beloved Mama read you this book when you were little :) And, like many stories of that era, the biology is also a bit skewed - Lions who eat carrot and fish stew will not be happy and plump, they will be even scrawnier because lions are obligate carnivores. E
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Oct 30, 2011
Harini
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There's a Tamil saying which, loosely translated, says: Will a tiger eat grass even if it's hungry? The traditional answer is of course supposed to be a resounding 'No'. This book, meant to read out to and enjoy with the kids in your life, tells what happens when a tawny scrawny eternally hungry lion meets a family of fat, happy rabbits and is invited to share their carrot stew. Rollicking fun!
Jan 25, 2010
Winslow
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You especially like the page where the bunny rabbits are sitting on the lion's lap singing, particularly because B. always sings the carrot stew song that he learned from an old 45rpm record that was folded into the back of his copy of the book when he was a child: "Carrot stew, carrot stew, it's our favorite thing to do. Get a pot and a carrot or two, and cook up some carrot stew."
Apr 25, 2009
Josiah
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I would likely grant this book one and a half stars.
The humor is amusing, especially the way that the Tawny Scrawny Lion blames the animals for his skinniness because they run away from him when he tries to eat them! The way the narrative resolves itself is both warm and somewhat unexpected.
The humor is amusing, especially the way that the Tawny Scrawny Lion blames the animals for his skinniness because they run away from him when he tries to eat them! The way the narrative resolves itself is both warm and somewhat unexpected.
Sep 24, 2009
SJ
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This is a great book for kids. I still have my copy over 20 years later and when a friend has a baby I'll order up a copy. It's great for a laugh and gives a different spin on the story of the king of the jungle.
Mar 01, 2009
Michelle
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Interesting to read a book that so frankly addresses the idea of characters eating each other! Fun to read, though, and the ending felt satisfying. Carrot stew = possible secret pro-vegetarian propaganda? :)
Oct 09, 2011
Tony
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My grandma had this book and would read it to us grandkids as a bedtime story, but I was the only one who enjoyed this book and so she ended up giving me this book, and ever since it began my love for reading.
Aug 25, 2011
Kirei
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Despite eating various animals, a lion remains scrawny. He starts eating carrot-fish stew and is satisfied. The storyline is a little unbelievable, but this book is a classic and therefore worth reading.
Nov 28, 2010
Courtney
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We've started on the Golden Books classics. They were my favorites as a child. I don't remember many of the stories, just the illustrations. This one was pretty good. The little rabbit character was adorable.
Aug 05, 2010
Nicole
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My kids love this book, but I don't get it. LOL It's kinda cute, but it's not my favorite. The illustrations are cute, though. I gave it a 3 because my kids like it so much. I probably would have given it a 2.
May 12, 2011
Michael
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I saw this book in a toybox at the barber shop today. I'm sure I've read this numerous times to Karen. I couldn't resist the temptation to read it again. I did get some looks. It was worth it.
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Mar 28, 2010
Caroline
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I loved the Little Golden Book series growing up and was excited to see that they have found a resurgence in popularity. Great books for kids to grow up with!
Jan 23, 2011
Wendy
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"Carrot stew, carrot stew, it's our favorite thing to do. Get a pot and a carrot or two, and cook up a carrot stew!"
Jul 05, 2010
Inspired Kathy
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First published in 1952 this Little Golden Book has withstood the test of time and is still a good read aloud.
Mar 17, 2010
Sarah
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I always loved this one as a child, and I still find it entertaining to read to my nieces.
Jan 27, 2012
Justin
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I read this book a thousand times as a kid.I have very fond memories of it.
Feb 17, 2012
Heather
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One of my son's favorite books - a lion goes vegetarian through the machinations of his new very smart rabbit friend. My son asked me to read this book to him over and over.
Nov 02, 2010
Lisa
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one of my all-time favorite books as a child! I loved the character of the Scrawny Lion -- I think because I always wanted a lion and he seemed so sweet!
Feb 12, 2009
Claire
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Great story, mini-example where two actors who seem to be in a zero-sum game are able to change their paradigm into a win-win. Also, is warm and sweet and the pictures and lovely and it's completely wonderful!
