The Lion's Share

by Chris Conover

Book Overview

Prince Leo discovers a new treasure -- books When Prince Leo, a lion, is born with wings on his back, his father bellows, "Our son will go far!" It's not long before that declaration takes on a literal meaning. The day arrives when Leo flaps his wings and learns that flying is simple - but stopping is another story. Exhausted and far from home, he eventually crash-lands and is found by King Otto of the North, a bear who cares for Leo while he recovers...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374399743
• ISBN13: 9780374399740
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.8" x 12.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Sumptuous illustrations for this fairy tale

Chris Conover's "The Lion's Share" is a modern-day fairy tale with many elements of old fairy tales. The twist is that all the characters are animals instead of humans. Conover's story is not as rich as the illustrations that accompany it, but those are so sumptuous and colorful that they more than make up for the slight weak spots in the tale itself. Leo is a baby lion with wings who, when he discovers how to use them, accidentally flies too far from home. He lands in the kingdom of King Otto of the North--a bear who teaches Leo how to read. When Leo returns home, he shares this wonderful knowledge with his parents and subjects.The illustrations really are something to behold. The animals all have an innate dignity and the detail is rich. There is a Jan Brett quality to Conover's work that is most becoming. All in all, I'd recommend this more highly for the pictures than for the text, but it's generally a fine book.

The Lion's Share is an amazing book!

Chris has written a tour de force. The pictures are carefully constructed and intelligently crafted and this book will enchant both children and adults. The story is fanciful and rich in verbal and visual beauty. There is an added factor, the story of Leo is a morality tale... Leo has learned to love and care deeply for books and that's an important message that parents and educators would like to impart to youngsters.

Lion's Share For Caldecott

This book has the most beautiful illustrations. There is something new to see every time you re-read the book. The theme about the 2 kingdoms shring books is heart warming. Our story telling club has used this story and the kids love looking at it. We use puppets to act out the story. This is one book not to miss out on!

A ROARING good book!

Once again, Chris Conover tells a wonderful story that captivates our children. As in her other books, there are always important lessons to be learned. The art work, of course, is exquisite. We eagerly await her next book!