Louie A Happy Lion

This book traces the lives of a lion and an antelope, with the lion learning the hard way that life is not meant to be easy. The antelope also learns about the unforeseen values of friendship resulting from his saving of the lion’s life.

From award-winning author Sarah Lahey comes a story about a first kiss gone terribly wrong. This standalone romantic comedy will have you laughing, sighing, and falling head over heels for its unforgettable characters. Louie Leon is nine years into her PhD on light—a topic she can answer in one sentence—light is everything. With only six months left to complete her research, Louie's laser focus is unwavering until a fateful encounter in the university tutorial room changes everything. Agreeing to a spontaneous kiss with the charming, yet infuriatingly attractive Ryan is her first mistake. Join Louie and Ryan as they navigate the delightful chaos of mistaken letters, undeniable chemistry, and the pursuit of finding love when you least expect it. Caught in Sydney's perpetual rainstorm, Louie the Lynx and Ryan the Lion will leave you longing for the perfect happy ending every romance lover craves.

The lion at the little French zoo is a favorite of all the townspeople. Every day they stop by to feed him tidbits and say, “Bonjour, Happy Lion.” Naturally, when the lion finds his door open, he decides it would only be proper to visit all his friendly neighbors in return. But, wait—sacré bleu! Why is everyone fleeing in terror? “Louise Fatio’s timeless tale about friendship still sparkles and Roger Duvoisin’s elegant illustrations are as engaging as ever in this 50th Anniversary edition.” —School Library Journal

A girl saves a baby wolf from a cruel trap and she and the wolf form a deep attachment with the bond of friendship, proving loyalty, love and heroism against great odds, especially a dangerous wolf pack to be known far and wide as Triple Scar and the Six Pack.

This book introduces the author to you, the reader, and tells of the wonderful relationship between the author and an elephant and the search by the author to learn about the elephant’s history. There are several stories in this book about this very big and very brave elephant, some of his friends, and people he helped at great danger to himself. It is a story highlighting that being able to help others in times of crisis is thanks enough in itself for a job well done. This is my favorite book and best to be read last.

This mostly true book is about a golden retriever named Montmorency. He was raised by a loving rural family in Australia after being rejected by others because of his color. His outstanding loyalty is shown in the six stories contained here.

A foolish boy makes some very bad decisions, leading to a face-to-face meeting with crocodiles, in their territory. By good fortune, the largest crocodile in the creek saves the boy. It also reminds us that good planning and sensible actions do more good than harm. The boy and the crocodile meet up again later in life and a strange, unusual bond forms between them, to the benefit of both.