Book Review: Caring for Your Lion
Age Range: 3+
Author: Tammi Sauer
Illustrator: Troy Cummings
Sterling Children’s Books
New York
2017
ISBN: 978-1-454-91609-3
What happens when the kitty you ordered is out of stock? Well, the company decides to send you a full grown lion instead. Don’t worry, this book is here to help!
This was a book we picked up at the library based on the “recommendation of the week” for my 5-year-old. I’m so glad we did, because it honestly had me and my kids laughing out loud. I even caught my husband laughing when he read it to them the first time.
The manual includes mostly practical steps for caring for a lion, with some surprising and hilarious “plan b” recommendations for when things don’t go as planned.
The illustrations are bright, and I personally loved the way the lion was drawn. Additionally, the expressions on the face of the poor kid who ordered a kitty and got a lion are priceless. It’s clear this kid has a can-do attitude.
Highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a good laugh.