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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