Children's book: My lion

A large and menacing lion crosses the path of a child, ready to eat him in one bite. The little boy begins to cry and manages to move the beast, who will become fond of him, take him to see the world and protect him from danger. This new album by the renowned artist Mandana Sadat is a silent hymn to friendship, the tenderness and empathy. The colorful and expressive images wordlessly narrate an endearing story between the lion and the little one, in which there is no shortage of adventures, such as the fight with another lion that attacks them, walks through the savannah full of animals, fruits , lagoons, and the aggressive reception of the villagers, who throw spears at them, convinced that the animal will harm the child. Finally, the lion and his little friend say goodbye and each one falls asleep next to his family, dreaming of the other. A book that lends itself to many different readings and that each child can interpret according to the paths of their imagination. Many will want to put words to what they see, ask questions, reflect... Plunge again and again into contemplation and the story of this very special story, silent but full of sounds.