When lions roar - Harris, Robie
Summary: A reassuring story about a young child who faces his fears to make his world a safe place again follows his efforts to be brave in the face of booming thunder, a big barking dog and other scary things. Illustrated by the Caldecott Medal-winning artist of Yo! Yes? - (Baker & Taylor)
Booklist Reviews
*Starred Review* Harris and Raschka elegantly tackle a common childhood emotion in this pitch-perfect book for the youngest child. "When lions roar! / When monkeys screech! / When lightning cracks! / When thunder booms!" it's scary, and the sources of the fear can feel very close and very threatening. After becoming overwhelmed by a series of events, a little boy sits down, closes his eyes, and tells the scary to "go away." Quiet starts to return, as flowers bloom, puppies cuddle, and mommies and daddies, who have their scary moments, too, are back to their singing and dancing selves. Sure, it's simplistic, but it's also a powerful message about positive thinking: a change in perspective influences how we experience our environment. It's possible that no one conveys emotion better than Raschka, and with the curve of an eyebrow or the posturing of a body, we know exactly what the boy is thinking and feeling. Similarly, simple backgrounds depict footsteps and fear clouds or offer exuberant swirls of excitement and speak volumes about the boy's state of mind. Paired with Harris' simple text, this reassures children that facing your fears can have truly transformative results.HIGH-DEMAND HOTLIST: The unexpected pairing of popular children's book creator Harris and Caldecott Medalist Raschka, whose fan base is ever-widening, will ensure this title's spot on most-requested lists. Copyright 2013 Booklist Reviews.
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