School Library Journal Review

PreS-K-A boy is looking for Lion (later revealed to be his pet cat, named Lion) and runs into an actual big cat that is hungry for lunch. The boy suggests several options from grass to berries, but each plant has a different animal on or around it, so Lion rejects it for various reasons. Flowers bother him because feathers from feeding birds make him sneeze; berries are "too stinky" (two skunks are enjoying them). This gives the boy an idea, and he heads into the lion's jaws with a bird to rescue his cat. Careful readers may guess what the boy is looking for, but the detailed pictures and simple story will entertain even those who aren't surprised by the twist ending. With plenty of chuckle-worthy illustrations and a simple but enjoyable story, this should work well in storytimes or for one-on-one reading.-Laura Stanfield, Campbell County Public Library, Ft. Thomas, KY (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.