What would you do if you knew there was a lion in the meadow, but your mother wouldn't believe you and gave you a matchbox with a dragon it to scare the away the lion...and in fact the dragon was there too?
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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A story of a little boy who is afraid of the lion that is in the meadow; his mother does not believe him and gives him a matchbox, telling him: there is a dragon in here that will grow bigger when you let him out; he will scare the lion away. The little boy does this and the lion retreats into the kitchen broom closet, the little boy follows. A delightful conversation between the mother and boy on the fictive nature of the dragon ensues. the boy and the lion become friends in the closet and exit to play on the other side of the house.
As a child I loved this book and read it over and over. Both the story and the illustrations are captivating. Wish that I could get this edition in the states...
As a child I loved this book and read it over and over. Both the story and the illustrations are captivating. Wish that I could get this edition in the states...
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Mahy: Lion in the Meadow - the book I would grab if the house were on fire
11 Aug 2009
Format:Paperback
Early '70's, long out of print. I'm told the originals of the unique gently mind-swirly illustrations are lost so it can never be brought back to life yet the story text is simple while the pictures are the child's life view. The 4 yr old's fantasy world and his mother's real world one, meet and mix seamlessly, beautifully, joyfully giving the message: it's fine and fun to create/believe. The ending - "the mother never made up a story again" as the lion reads an alphabet book open at L, at the feet of the boy and mother - it the simplest and most satisfying ending, multi-level, of any story, ever, anywhere.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By E. Turner
Format:Paperback
A Lion in the Meadow (Picture Puffin)
This was my son's favourite bedtime story; he's 36 now! I still have the battered copy, and bought this new version for my 2-year-old grandson for Christmas. Under fives will enjoy it. The text is almost the same as the original - simple, clear and repetitive, which small children love. It's a lovely story about make-believe which could come true! The illustrations have been updated to show a modern young Mum and little boy, and are beautifully drawn. A welcome addition is a small baby - perfect if your toddler is getting used to a new arrival in the family.
This was my son's favourite bedtime story; he's 36 now! I still have the battered copy, and bought this new version for my 2-year-old grandson for Christmas. Under fives will enjoy it. The text is almost the same as the original - simple, clear and repetitive, which small children love. It's a lovely story about make-believe which could come true! The illustrations have been updated to show a modern young Mum and little boy, and are beautifully drawn. A welcome addition is a small baby - perfect if your toddler is getting used to a new arrival in the family.
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Original illustrations
I bought this copy because it has the original illustrations (which I remembered from a child). The last lines are also different from the one currently in print. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Deirdre Boleyn
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An old favourite
Is there a big roaring yellow whiskery lion in your meadow? Go on have a look - why not?
Brilliant stuff.
Brilliant stuff.
Published 4 months ago by John M
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Best book for children
I sent this book to my grandsons (4 and 2) in London (ordered from New Zealand). The younger one (2) absolutely loves it - it is his favourite book and he takes it to bed with... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Margaret Agnew
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A classic
A wonderful tale for children and adults reading to them. The pictures are different from the original version but beautiful and full of detail for discussion. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Sally
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Fantastic!
Margaret Mahy is one of the great writers for children. Sadly missed. As a teacher, my 7 year olds always enjoyed this book and my almost 3 year old grandson has a great treat... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Happy reader
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Enchanting
A book that we have been delighted to read over and over and over and over and over and over again to our 4 children over the last 16 years because it is delightful
Published on 26 Sep 2005 by C. F. Dine
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