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A lion in the night

By Pamela Allen

A lion steals the royal baby—can everyone keep up through the moonlit countryside?

rhythmic playful exciting humorous

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Humour

What is A lion in the night about?

In the middle of the night, a lion creeps into the royal nursery and carries off the baby. Soon the Queen, King, Admiral, Captain, General, Sergeant and a little dog are racing through the dark countryside in pursuit. Their lively chase passes ponds, bridges, fields and forests as they follow the lion’s trail. With rhythmic words, playful repetition and amusing illustrations, this exciting picture book turns a royal rescue mission into a wonderfully dramatic nighttime adventure.

About the author

Pamela Allen is a much-loved author and illustrator from New Zealand. She has created many picture books that children enjoy, such as 'Who Sank the Boat?' and 'Alexander's Outing'. Pamela's stories are full of fun, adventure, and clever ideas, making her a favourite with young readers and teachers alike.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1988

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