The Lion and the Little Red Bird
(Picture Puffins) by Elisa Kleven by
Elisa Kleven
Marvelous Book
A little bird discovers why a lions tail changes color each day.
Personal Review: The Lion and the Little Red Bird (Picture
Puffins) by Elisa Kleven by Elisa Kleven
Elisa Kleven's work is wonderful! "The Lion and the Little Red Bird" is a
brilliant, alive book that makes readers feel good on the inside. The
illustrations are amazing, full of genuine warmth, color, and joy. I love the
tale of the big strong, artistic "silent type" (lion) and the chatty, singing,
busy little bird who ponders the lion's mystery. Her curiosity about the lion
peaks the readers' curiosity too!
This book can be used to teach children, young people, actors, writers,
AND beginning artists of every age / stage the following "story-building"
concepts: personality, diversity, colors, sensory detail, setting, exposition,
anticipation, arrangement, relationships, dramatic foils, gestures, dialogue
rhythms, and critical thinking, with story and visual. The book celebrates
the fact that willing beings can transcend language to communicate with

(and appreciate) each other when they lay aside differences and look for
common ground. The deepest, most meaningful connections rely on
togetherness. Before there were words on pages, there were art forms and
songs that brought beings together. Kleven cleverly reminds us that
mouths are only one way of communicating. :)
There are many ways to share this book--for entertainment and education.
My three-year old nephew loves the story and the lion's ever-changing tail
color. He wants to talk about the pictures in the book, and he is
encouraged to ask questions about what he sees. We always take extra
time looking at the scene where the bird and the lion are enjoying the lake.
So much to see in this spread: jumping green frogs, ducks, fish, a pride of
lions in the distance, a person in a boat, shells, flowers, trees, mountains,
reflections in the lake. [It's a great place for vocabulary building, color
recognition, and counting!] My nephew, who doesn't like storms, enjoys the
scene where the lion saves the little bird from the terrible weather.
People who enjoy the story of this book (a painting animal) may also enjoy
Micawber by John Lithgow, Illustrated by C.F. Payne. However, in my
opinion, Kleven's tale is much better in writing and in illustration.
This book has brought us much joy, and it is a welcomed addition to our
home library.
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