When Lions Roar (Other)

from Nicole129672

The boy is young and fearful of man things. He overcomes many of his fears and makes his world safe. k-2

from andreaf17

A little boy listens to all the noises around him and eventually feels overwhelmed. After taking some quiet time he recovers and goes on his merry way. Caldecott winner, Chris Rashka, illustrates this book by Robie Harris. I admittedly am not that big of a fan of Chris Rashka's illustrations, tho...

from Angelina-Justice

Although I enjoyed the whimsical artwork, I was underwhelmed by the text. At an age when association is so profoundly enacted, this book is terribly vague and general.I think one of the things that bothers me is how easy it seems to be for the boy to shut out the scary sounds. As the parent of a ...

from pataustin

Frightened by all manner of noises - from roaring lions to yelling fathers and hollering mothers -- the boy develops his own coping mechanisms for dealing with fear. "So I sit right down. Shut my eyes tight" (unp.) and take control. At first read, I thought the boy imagined the quiet things like ...

from hatease

This book is a caring and reassuring story of a young child who faces fear and makes his world a safe place again. This book will help students overcome fear and learn how to be brave. K-3