Synopses & Reviews
Prince Leo discovers a new treasure -- booksWhen Prince Leo, a lion, is born with wings on his back, his father bellows, "Our son will go far!" It's not long before that declaration takes on a literal meaning. The day arrives when Leo flaps his wings and learns that flying is simple - but stopping is another story. Exhausted and far from home, he eventually crash-lands and is found by King Otto of the North, a bear who cares for Leo while he recovers. The best medicine of all turns out to be the books that are read to him - Leo's kingdom doesn't have books. When he's finally ready to return home - after taking flying and reading lessons - Leo will be bringing a wonderful treasure back with him. Chris Conover, with her large-scale, intricately detailed illustrations, has outdone herself.
Synopsis
"The text is a cheerful celebration of reading, even to the endpapers which offer an intriguingly illustrated alphabet . . . sumptuous pictures." -"Booklist
Synopsis
The text is a cheerful celebration of reading, even to the endpapers which offer an intriguingly illustrated alphabet . . . sumptuous pictures. -Booklist
The folk-art motifs and engaging animal characters may put readers in mind of Jan Brett, but the artwork possesses an elegance that is entirely Conover's. -Publishers Weekly (review of hardcover edition)
About the Author
Chris Conover is the author and illustrator of many children's books, including The Adventures of Simple Simon. She lives in New York City.