Lions at Lunchtime Quotes

“Yes,” said Jack. “But it was very close.”
― Mary Pope Osborne, Lions at Lunchtime

“The hyena has a reputation for being a thief and a coward.”
― Mary Pope Osborne, Lions at Lunchtime

“beware of the danger that’s all around me. What am I?”
― Mary Pope Osborne, Lions at Lunchtime

“The honey guide leads a Masai tribesperson to a beehive. The bird waits for him or her to scatter the bees and take the honey. Then the bird feasts on the honeycomb.”
― Mary Pope Osborne, Lions at Lunchtime

“This bird is called a honey guide. It’s both a friend and a helper to the Masai (muh-SI) people, an African tribe known for their fierce fighting skills and bravery.”
― Mary Pope Osborne, Lions at Lunchtime

“On the African plains, the hyena (hi-EE-nuh) is the ruling predator after the lion. It makes a sound similar to a high-pitched human laugh.”
― Mary Pope Osborne, Lions at Lunchtime

“Zebras are the first to cross the river because they eat the coarsest grass. After they’ve thinned down the top layer, the wildebeests arrive and eat the next layer. They prepare the grass for the gazelles, who come last.”
― Mary Pope Osborne, Lions at Lunchtime

“Zebras live in family groups. As no two zebras have exactly the same pattern of stripes, every baby zebra must learn its own mother’s pattern.”
― Mary Pope Osborne, Lions at Lunchtime

“The giraffe is the tallest animal in the world. Its legs alone can be six feet tall, and its hooves can be as big as dinner plates. The giraffe has a very powerful kick, which makes it dangerous to attack. For this reason, lions tend to avoid giraffes.”
― Mary Pope Osborne, Lions at Lunchtime

“Before they are safe in Kenya, the animals must first cross the Mara River. Zebras go first, then the wildebeests. The tiny gazelles swim last.”
― Mary Pope Osborne, Lions at Lunchtime

“Every year, in late spring, thousands of zebras and gazelles and millions of wildebeests (WILL-duh-beests) migrate from the dry plains of Tanzania to Kenya.”
― Mary Pope Osborne, Lions at Lunchtime

“Africa?” said Jack. “Oh, man, I’ve always wanted to go there.” He opened the book. He and Annie stared at a picture. It showed hordes of zebras, tall giraffes, big animals with horns, and tiny, deerlike creatures.”
― Mary Pope Osborne, Lions at Lunchtime

“I’m the color of gold and as sweet as can be. But beware of the danger that’s all around me. What am I?”
― Mary Pope Osborne, Lions at Lunchtime