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I love this picture book for introducing children to different cultures and it also teaches them about myths and legends. This one has beautiful illustrations, and it engages the students. Great at any level. I have used this at the high school level to introduce myths, and then have students write their own. ( )

This book reminds me somewhat of The Grouchy Ladybug in that the main character- the lion-- is rather presumptious of those animals around him ( "I want a house, a BIG house!") and tries using his anger to manipulate them. Sadly the lion, does not learn his lesson and ends up sitting out in the elements and then roaming the plain for a home while all the other animals have a place to call home.