Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace

by Lois Wickstrom, Timna Green (Illustrator)

The Kingdom of Sher and the Kingdom of Mir were good neighbors.

But the Kingdom of Sher had a lion. And the farmers in the Kingdom of Sher raised sheep. Every night, the lion from the Kingdom of Sher sneaked into the Kingdom of Mir and ate sheep that belonged to families who lived there. The King proclaimed a contest to Stop the Lion. The servants announced the The winning solution must be fair! The winner will be the King’s Royal Advisor. Losers must give the King their most precious possession.

Winnie doesn't want to lose her pet sheep, Paley. She wants to save her kingdom. Will the King try her idea?

22 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 25, 2020

Reviews

[Jenni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stop That Lion is an entertaining picture book for children between the ages of 4-8 years. The illustrations by Timna Green draw the eyes and move the story along beautifully. The story depicts some lessons for young ones as they learn about friendship, peace, selflessness and more. It will be a hit amongst children as it is original and different to other children’s books.
Wynnie is a clever young girl who looks outside the box to help solve a problem that affects kingdoms and one sneaky lion who likes to eat sheep. Will the king take Wynnie’s suggestions to the problem and implement them?
I read this to my grandboys, and they really enjoyed it and came up with some suggestions of their own.

[Lucinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stop That Lion by Lois Wickstrom is a marvellous fable about asking questions, listening and creative solutions.
The main character, Winnie, a young girl, lives in a Kingdom with sheep. The neighbouring Kingdom has a lion, that has a taste for sheep. How can these two kingdoms live peaceably side by side?!
The King proposes a contest whereby the person who comes up with a solution to the issue that works and is fair to both kingdoms would become the King's royal advisor, but if the solution doesn't work, the King will take their most prized possession.
Several solutions are proposed that unfortunately fail, but Winnie has an idea. But first, she has to ask questions of the King. Will he pay attention to a child and answer her questions?
This is a very charming story, well told, with a good message that comes across without lecturing. The illustrations are delightful and add to the reading experience.

[Leslie aka StoreyBook Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wynnie is one wise young lady. She discovers the solution to the problem just by asking a few questions. I'm not sure I would have thought of her answer to the problem of stopping the lion from eating the sheep.

I enjoyed this story and think that it could be a teaching tool for young children to think outside of the box and to problem solve.

The illustrations depict the story quite well and are colorful yet realistic.

We give this book 5 paws up.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Stop That Lion" by Lois Wickstrom is a charming and engaging story about solving problems through creativity and collaboration. The premise of the story, with the Kingdom of Sher's lion causing mischief in the neighboring Kingdom of Mir, is both humorous and relatable.

The characters in the story, particularly Winnie, are endearing and relatable. Winnie's determination to save her pet sheep, Paley, and her kingdom is admirable, and readers will root for her as she navigates the contest to Stop the Lion. The King's willingness to listen to Winnie's idea and give her a chance to solve the problem showcases the importance of listening to diverse perspectives and working together to find solutions.

The message of the story, that fair solutions and teamwork are key to overcoming challenges, is conveyed effectively through the entertaining plot and well-developed characters. The illustrations by Carol Thompson complement the story beautifully, adding depth and visual appeal to the narrative.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship, Love, and Peace by Lois Wickstrom - a favorite children's author- is such a sweet children's book! It's got these gorgeous illustrations that remind me of the stories we used to read when we were little. The story follows Wynnie, this smart girl who wants to help her neighbors in the Kingdom of Mir because their sheep keep disappearing thanks to a sneaky lion.

What's so cool about this book is how it teaches kids to be creative and think about others. Wynnie doesn't just sit around—she jumps in to solve the problem, showing kids that they can make a difference no matter how small they are.

The pictures are so colorful and fun, and they really help tell the story. And the lessons about friendship and teamwork? They're spot on!

I read this to my great nieces and she loved it! She enjoyed Wynnie's adventure and even came up with her own ideas to help her out. It's a perfect story for kids around 4 to 8, and I bet your little ones will love it too! Definitely worth adding to your bookshelf for those cozy storytime moments with the family.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stop That Lion is a good story for little kids. I read it with my 8 year old, and he enjoyed it, but i would say his age is the limit. My favorite was when I read the last page and looked over at him, and he was smiling and said she's smart! The book is a take on the Lion and the Lamb story. There are two kingdoms side by side. One kingdom has sheep and the other has a lion. The lion keeps crossing over, and eating the sheep. The king asks for solutions to the problem, with the stipulation the solution must be fair. Several people fail, and then Winnie approaches the king with her solution. Initially, she is disregarded because she is a little girl, but she presents her case, and the king allows her to try. This teaches us that you sometimes need to rely on others when you're in need, and should listen to all, without judgment. The illustrations are bright and colorful and aided the story along.

[Shea · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Kingdom of Mir had a lion. The Kingdom of Sher raised sheep. I'm sure you can anticipate the problems this can cause. The king of Sher proposed to the people that whomever comes up with a fair way to solve the problem of the sheep disappearing - any losing ideas, the person must turn over their most special possession to the king - but the winner will become his advisor! Several community members offer suggestions that don't work out, and then along comes Wynnie, a young girl from the Kingdom of Mir.

Wynnie is the focus of the story and sets such an awesome example for not being afraid to pursue her ideas, take different approaches to find a solution, and believing in herself! This story proves that we should not discount anyone and their ideas or judge their capabilities. Not only do they solve the issue of lion and the sheep, but they all realize just how many ways each person is special and capable!

[Roxsanne Lesieur · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are two Kingdoms, the Kingdom of Mir and the Kingdom of Sher and these Kingdoms have something in common and that is a Lion, each night, the Lion comes from Mir to Sher, however, the problem is that it eats the sheep which belong to the families who live in Sher.

One day the King of Sher announces a competition in which the losers have to give up their most prized possession and the winner will become his Royal Advisor and all they have to do is come up with a plan to "Stop the Lion" from entering the Kingdom of Sher, the solution has to be fair and all entrants must be able to carry out their solution immediately.

What solutions will the contestants come up with and who will win? This is an inspiring tale of the importance of thinking fairly, kindly and peacefully which is told in a charming and beautiful way and will make young children develop their use of imagination to think of what solutions they can come up with to the King's problem.

[Shannen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an absolutely wonderful story to read with both of my kids, ages 8 and 12. Lois Wickstrom is one of our favorite authors, and anytime I bring a book home, my entire household gets excited! We go on such adventures, and this one was no different. The illustrations are a little different from others I’ve read before but still incredibly gorgeous nonetheless. The main character, Wynnie, is such a magnificent role model for a kid’s storybook. She is confident in herself and thinks a little outside the box, which is a great point to encourage in young ones. We enjoyed the creativity displayed in the book, and it sparked some great conversations in the house about our own ideas to problems we encounter. I highly recommend this for not only your classroom, but also to read at home with any kiddos in your life!

[Lorralei Hoerner · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace is another wonderful story by Lois Wickstrom that is very enjoyable, fun and engaging story and also promotes problem solving and thinking. The illustrations are perfect to bring the story to life. My great nieces and nephew loved this story as much as I did.

The Kingdom of Sher and the Kingdom of Mir are neighbors. The Kingdom of Sher had a smart lion while the Kingdom of Mir had sheep to raise. When the lion would get hungry and eat the sheep within the Kingdom of Mir...how could anyone stop the lion. Will Wynnie, a young girl whom lives within the Kingdom of Sher be able to find the best solution and make everyone happy?

Definitely read and find out.

[Tausha Treadway · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom. This is by my favorite children's author and my nephew and I loved it. Its the story of the Kingdom of Sher & the Kingdom of Mir being neighbors and the Kingdom of Sher's Lion keeps eating the Kingdom of Mir's sheep. Wynnie a young girl who lives in the Kingdom of Sher tries to find a good solution to this problem. The King of Mir has tasked his citizens with finding a solution to the problem and whoever finds a good solution will be the King's advisor. There are always lessons to learn in Ms. Wickstrom's books and the lesson in this one is understanding and learning to listen. The illustrations are beautiful along with the story, its a perfect book for your young kids!

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this is my favorite Lois Wickstrom book that I've read so far! Many of her books are among my favorites but this one really stands out.

Using the premise of critical thinking and strategy, this is the story of two kingdoms. One has sheep, another a lion. The kings want to be friends but the lion keeps getting the sheep. It takes a brave girl named Wynnie to make a difference in the lives of those in the kingdom. Patience and persistence do pay off!

This is such a great book to read to and to have read to you! I highly recommend this one for all ages! The illustrations are also very well done in this story!

[Anantha Rusum · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I was a kid, my grand mom used to tell me story about a sher, which wanted to eat a cow. But the cow said it has to tend to it’s calf and she will come back the next day. That was a story about trust. When I read this book, it reminded me of that childhood story. In this book, there is a lion which keeps crossing the border to eat the sheep. The king announces a reward to anyone who finds the solution to the problem. But when a little girl comes up with a solution, she is disregarded at first. But later the king allows her to try. This book is a reminder to everyone that we should not rush to judgement and anyone can make a difference no matter how little they are.

A wonderful story for the little ones. Loved it.

[Megan]

This is a really cute story about Wynnie and her solution to stop the lion from the Kingdom of Sher from eating the sheep in the Kingdom of Mir. The King of Mir tasks his citizens with coming up with a solution that is fair and the winner will be the King's Royal Advisor BUT if the solution doesn't work, then the King will take their most prized possession. Several others try and fail before Wynnie gives her solution. I love how Wickstrom is always weaving in life lessons for her readers. I also really like the illustrations in this book. They are bright and they follow along with the story well.

[Shelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a story that taught about being creative and listening. The young girl learned to ask the King questions first so that she could avoid giving the King her sheep. She wanted to solve his issue. No one else had been able to so they lost their most precious item. She taught the King about friendship. It turned out that he wanted to be friends with the other King. By giving him sheep as gifts, then it became important to keep the Lion out of his kingdom also. The problem was solved. I really enjoyed how the story teaches about problem solving. The pictures are colorful and help teach kids. The story teaches a wonderful lesson. I definitely recommend it.

[Kerry Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a lovely retelling of the Lion and the Lamb story and it is written perfectly for children. It is an entertaining and loveable story that subtly teaches kids a great lesson. The way the author brought the characters and the story to life was amazing. Even though it wasn’t aimed at my age range, I found myself enjoying it just as much as my kids.
I am sure I have said it about this author before (and will certainly say it again) but this has got to be my favourite book of hers so far. It was delightful to read and I loved the enjoyment my kids got our of it. I would definitely recommend this story.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars

Stop That Lion by Lois Wickstrom is a children’s fantasy story with a bit of a fable/parable feel. Along the way it imparts some great lessons about problem solving, thinking outside the box, asking questions, finding answers, friendship, family, overcoming challenges, fairness/equality, and consequences.
With interesting and colourful illustrations, plenty of fun, some high stakes, thought-provoking situations, creativity, and adventure – which made for a great read.
The illustrations are cute and in a naïve style that suits the parable/fable-like story.
Looking forward to more from Ms. Wickstrom.
Happy reading…

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

And the children shall lead them. This was such a fun story to read. Winnie wants to keep her sheep safe and also help the king come up with a solution. As the lion from the kingdom of Sher keeps eating the sheep from the Kingdom of Mir. As the King asks for help, many came forward but did not work. Reading the story will tell you what happens next. This author has such a great imagination. I really enjoy reading her stories. My grandchildren look forward to reading her books as well. The is always something to learn, discover, and talk about in her stories. We are looking forward to reading the next book in this series.

[Carrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. The King of Mir asks his people to help find a way to keep the lion in the Kingdom of Sher away from their sheep. We journey along watching 2 failed attempts at keeping the Lion out until, a little girl is the one with the plan that works. The King doubts her and her plan and he is pleasantly surprised with the outcome. I love that the little girl, Wynnie is sympathetic to the lion and doesn’t want anything bad to happen to him but, they have to save the sheep in their kingdom.

[Dawn Daughenbaugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Star’s
Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom


Stop that Lion is part of the Kingdom of Mir Series and we absolutely loved reading it. I love that this author include life lessons in each of her stories. This one is about problem solving and taking chances, friendship along with being brave and realizing you don’t have to do it alone. The illustrations are colorful and bring the story to life. highly recommend reading this book and look forward to reading more from this Author.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book reminds me of the books I use to read when I was younger(the artwork style, even the story plot),very nostalgic. I loved it. We usually read this author for story time at night. Which we always enjoy tremendously. It's always a fun learning experience for them. There is always something you can take away from reading the author's stories. Like in this we got ‘’ keep trying til you find a the solution ‘’ but your takeaway might different from ours 🥰🥰 can't wait to continue more of Lois Wickstrom stories

[Ayla Phipps · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book hit all the feels for times long past. The beautiful illustrations the real-world lion eats lambs story all gave the feel of classic Disney golden books. Feeding on the reality that children see the world differently was center stage in this book. Crazy how only a little girl thought to ask questions about the situation in hopes of finding a solution that was fair to all. Wonderful book can’t wait for my next Lois Wickstrom book fix.

[Toni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stop That Lion
What a cute book to read with the grandkids, we have become big fans of Lois Wickstrom. I love that each book has a hidden message that helps the kids learn a little extra about friendship and understanding and to always be willing to listen.

The Kingdom of Sher and The Kingdom of Mir are good neighbors, but there is one problem and that is a lion. Winnie maybe just a little girl but she has a great idea to help fix the lion problem but will the King listen?

[La Toya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stop That Lion by Lois Wickstrom is a fun children’s book highlighting problem-solving. The Kingdom of Mir keeps having its sheep eaten by a lion from the Kingdom of Sher. The king tasks the kingdom to devise solutions to stop the lion. As everyone keeps failing, a cold named Wynnie comes to the rescue. The writing in this book has a lovely flow. It does a great job of showing children how to go about problem-solving and critical thinking. The illustrations were also fun and unique.

[Kat Mellon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stop that Lion is such a cute book! I know that anything by lois Wickstrom my kids are going to love and I'm going to enjoy reading it to them, but this one really was adorable. Very unique; it tells the story of two kingdoms who have a lion problem, as in a lion that eats the sheep of the neighboring kingdom! The problem is then solved by a young girl. Very simple and fun for kids, definitely recommend.

[Crystal Brehant · Rating 5 out of 5]

The illustrations of this book were whimsical and colorful. The story teaches how sometimes the best advice can come from the least expected place. It also teaches how sometimes, taking chances can be worth it in the long run. It shows how bravery and friendship is often better than fighting or causing problems. I read this with my 7yo son and he enjoyed it.

[Victoria McQuigg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stop that Lion by Lois Wickstrom is another home run from this author. I am never disappointed with the unique story telling or the fun ways that they find to tackle complex issues in a way that is entertaining and easily digestible for young children. That paired with the illustrations makes this book a 5 out of 5 stars for me and my kids!

[Nina Maes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great teachable story for kids. I just love this author and how she writes for kids to ask questions and think about what is happening. This is a great book about love, peace and problem solving. I highly recommend for your library at school or home.

[Amelia Stansell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This a cute quick story. Children will love it. Two kingdoms have animals. One has sheep and the other a lion. The lion keep eating the others sheep. So the king has his people give suggestions as to how to make it stop .The suggestion was the best one.

[Melissa Fink · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stop That Lion was a great childrens book. The pictures were cute and went along with the story. I would say this book is great for kids no older then 8 years old. The world building was amazing. The plot was well thought of. I highly recommend this book be read to little children.