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The Happy Lion Roars

by Louise Fatio · 1957

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Originally published in 1957, The Happy Lion Roars is a timeless classic that reveals how a child's loneliness is cured when he spots a beautiful lioness at the local circus. Illustrations.

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animalsanimalsMore like thisLess of thischildhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1950s1950sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 40 pages

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