Monday, January 8, 2018

Lizzy the Lioness by Lisa Bevere

This book, “Lizzy the Lioness” is endearing right from the introduction because the author, Lisa Bevere, dedicates it to her granddaughter whose name is Lizzy. The dedication is followed by this verse: “The righteous are as bold as a lion” (Proverbs 28:1). What a great verse to inspire kids.

Usually I find that the illustrations make or break a children’s book. This book boasts delightful and detailed illustrations by Kirsteen Harris-Jones, but the words are just as engaging. These two ladies are a dynamic duo!

 The landscapes take readers to the African desert and allow them to immerse themselves in the countryside and the lions’ playfields. My favorite part of the illustrations—as with many kids’ books—is repetition. A little green frog appears on every page, experiencing the adventure with Lizzy and the readers. Kids will have fun spotting the frog on each page.

Lizzy the Lioness wants to be big and strong and brave like the other lions, and like all kids she feels confined by the adults’ insistence of “stay close by and be careful.” One day Lizzy finds an adventure of her own, and through it she learns that sometimes the bravest thing she can do is ask for help.
The spiritual message is tastefully done. The most obvious place it exists is when Lizzy prays to God for help when she finds herself in a dangerous situation.

At the back of the book the author includes some conversation starters for adults to use with children after reading the book, followed by a prayer. I think this book would be most enjoyed by kids ages 3-6.  


The publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through BookSneeze®. I was not required to write a positive review. 

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