The Butterfly Lion

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I feel that this book is very effective in introducing the serious emotions that children may experience. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. I would recommend it as a class 'story time' book for years 2 and 3, and as a reading for pleasure book for years 4-6.

Yes, it is for children and it is very basic in its writing style and all those things but the depth of story for such a short piece was fantastic and although it was a little far-fetched (rightly so; it is a children's book after all) I caught myself smiling throughout the hour it took me to complete. Finished reading this to Cullen and I had to swallow a lump in my throat so I wouldn't burst into tears (good tears, not bad tears). Warning: this review may have spoilers** It wasn't my type the start was good but after it got boring.The book was adapted into a stage play by Daniel Buckroyd of the Mercury Theatre, Colchester, which toured the UK in 2014.

During the reading of the book there was the puzzle of whether or not the lion seen from the window by the boy and the old lady is real - is it to be a magical fantasy book? While I wouldn't say this is an exciting book is covers a lot of exciting issues and keeps readers with a variety of interest hooked. You could also consider Lilly’s perspective, when she met Bertie or when he went away to fight in the war. Then the first world war rears its ugly head and the boy now a man has to go and fight in France, Does he remember his vow to the lion ?I can see why they opted to also tell this story on stage, it has all the hallmarks of a great story that appeals to people of all ages. It turns out that is not the case and that it is an actual real force of nature, though the twist at the end ( I don't want to spoil it for you) makes you question this yet again. It is a story told in the first person by a young boy who runs away from his school lonely and sad and meets the old lady who relates the story of her husband from long before. The inclusion of the war adds a touch of history and would interest boys if they can get past the front cover.