Danny, the Angry Lion

by Dorothea Lachner, Gusti (Illustrator)

Danny wanted sausages and raspberry juice for lunch, but his mother only gave him beans and potatoes. Danny hissed and angrily pushed his plate away. A wild and dangerous gleam shone in his eyes. Danny donned his lion suit, sharpened his claws, and set out on the prowl, determined to devour anything and anyone he got his paws on!A series of surprising encounters takes the edge off Danny's appetite--and his anger--as Danny discovers how being friendly can turn the blackest mood bright.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2000

Reviews

[oliviasbooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

A picture book about a pouting boy who forgets that he had decided to let his inner angry lion roar, when several neighbors engage him with tasks, games and food. I thought it was nothing special, but my niece seems to love it.

[Abby Peskin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although this book presents the idea that kindness from others defuses anger, it does so in a way that may be confusing for kids. I would only use this book for a child who tends to hold onto an irritable grumpy mood throughout the day. Even for that, though, there are better books.