

Slowly, they learn every tactics by their own experience. Cubs are used to know the hunting tactics under the supervision of the lioness at a very early age. As the lions are on the top of the food chain, they learn hunting on their own. Among all the Tanzania destinations, Serengeti National Park is the best place to watch hunting. You can find a book guide on The Literacy Shed Plus website.Tanzania Safari is famous for watching the wildlife activities in live. To support the children’s understanding, you could also watch ‘Hide and Seek with the Lion Cubs’ here! A wonderful way to explore with young children the idea of acceptance and how we treat others.Ĭross-curricular links: PSHE (acceptance, friendship), Science (animals and habitats), English (instructions and reports – how to look after a lion/ how to hide a lion newspaper reports and witness statements about the burglary) Maths (measurement – weight and length of different animals, which lion tail is longer/shorter). It left me hoping that I too might bump into a friendly lion in the garden. The book has a classic but fresh, warm feel to it and there’s plenty for young readers to explore.

Why you should read it: What a hoot! I loved this! A delightful, gentle, witty story about friendship, imagination, play, family and acceptance.

Themes: Friendship, acceptance, tolerance, helping others. Will Iris see her friend again? Can the lion stop two wicked burglars and change the mind of the townspeople? Together the two play and are soon friends, but Mum finds the lion and once again he is forced to flee into the dark, cold night. Soon he is found by a brave little girl called Iris. He seeks shelter and refuge in a playhouse. The mean townspeople are afraid of him and chase the poor ‘king of the beasts’ away. One balmy, summery day, a lion casually strolls into a busy, crowded market square to buy a hat (of course!). This questions forms the premise of Helen Stephens’ wonderfully beautiful story – where can young Iris hide a huge lion? Synopsis: What would you do if you found a lost, lonely lion hiding in your garden?
