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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherCandlewick Press
ISBN-100763675938
ISBN-139780763675936
eBay Product ID (ePID)201628959
Product Key Features
Book TitleMonty's Magnificent Mane
Number of Pages40 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAnimals / Jungle Animals, Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, General, Social Themes / Friendship, Animals / Lions, Tigers, Leopards, Etc.
Publication Year2015
IllustratorYes, O'neill, Gemma
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorGemma O'neill
FormatPicture Book
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight21.3 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width11.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2014-939340
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsLittle ones will enjoy the animated scenes, the threatening but ineffectual crocodile, and a vertical two-page spread that deliciously illustrates the lion's mighty, capitalized "ROARS!" The colorful illustrations are enhanced by tiny scraps of newsprint and maps. The tried-and-true fable about curbing vanity and appreciating friends enjoys a fresh touch with these ebullient African animals. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review), Little ones will enjoy the animated scenes, the threatening but ineffectual crocodile, and a vertical two-page spread that deliciously illustrates the lion's mighty, capitalized "ROARS!" The colorful illustrations are enhanced by tiny scraps of newsprint and maps. The tried-and-true fable about curbing vanity and appreciating friends enjoys a fresh touch with these ebullient African animals. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Innovative artwork and flowing, sometimes alliterative text make this an unusually appealing story of courage and friendship. --School Library Journal "Monty's Magnificent Mane" is a true teaching tale, told in fantastically expressive pictures that young children will adore. --Midwest Book Review Children and adults will delight in this fanciful book; Monty is truly magnificent! --School Library Connection
Grade FromPreschool
Dewey Decimal823.92
Grade ToSecond Grade
SynopsisDoes Monty care about his wonderful mane more than his friends? Monty the lion loves his long, golden mane, so he's not happy when his meerkat friends mess it up. Stomping off to the waterhole, he's cheered up by the flattery of a new friend . . . a green friend . . . a big, green friend. With a SNAP Monty realizes that his flattering pal is actually a giant crocodile looking for dinner. And it's up to Monty to save everyone -- including himself!, Does Monty care about his wonderful mane more than his friends? Monty the lion loves his long, golden mane, so he's not happy when his meerkat friends mess it up. Stomping off to the waterhole, he's cheered up by the flattery of a new friend . . . a green friend . . . a big, green friend. With a SNAP Monty realizes that his flattering pal is actually a giant crocodile looking for dinner. And it's up to Monty to save everyone -- including himself