Reach for the Moon Little Lion

Reviewed by: Barbara Merritt - Scarborough School Department, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 6, 2017

Review

Little Lion, who is quite small for a lion, is mercilessly teased by leopard, hippopotamus, and crocodile. The bully goes on and on and makes Little Lion feel very insignificant and frightened from the look of the illustrations. The bullies tell Little Lion that lions are so big, they can touch the moon. Raven sees him looking at the moon and hears Little Lion's story. Raven comes up with a plan that makes it look like Little Lion is touching the moon in front of all of the jungle animals. He walks away roaring his little roar and feeling good, and his tormentors get their comeuppance. This is a good book to share with children to discuss bullying, how it affects people, and what others can do to help. Computer generated illustrations are sweet.

Overall Book Score: good