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May 1, 2014 · A stone lion comes to life and dreams of running in the park, until a baby is left at his feet. This is a children's fantasy book by an award-winning Australian author and illustrator.
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Sep 10, 2022 · The stone lion. by. Wild, Margaret, 1948-. Publication date. 2015. Topics. Statues -- Juvenile fiction, Lion -- Juvenile fiction. Publisher. Richmond, Victoria : Little Hare Books.
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Written by Margaret Wild Illustrated by Ritva Voutila
The stone lion statue that stood outside the library looked so real that small children were scared by the very sight of him. There was however, a girl called Sara who would cuddle the lion and cry at his feet. One day the lion asked the wise old gargoyle why Sara was crying. The gargoyle explained to the lion that Sara and her baby brother were ho...
This is a story about desire, selfishness, compassion and transformation. It tells the story of an indiferent and heartless stone lion whose imposing countenance and grim expression frightens children. His only thoughts are for himself and what he wants, but when he realises that someone else might sufer a fate similar to his own, he briefly comes ...
The Stone Lion is a fantasy where stone statues can think, dream, feel, speak and even move. Margaret Wild has adopted the traditional, unhurried prose of fable-like stories, and uses Gothic elements such as statues, gargoyles, homeless waifs, ancient cavernous buildings, cruel winter weather and the dramatic action taking place at night. It has a ...
Written by Margaret Wild Illustrated by Ritva Voutila
portico. But even though the beginning and end are the same, they are also diferent. Because this is a story about transformation, the lion at the end of the story is diferent from the lion at the beginning.
This book will be widely reviewed and available where all good books are sold.
Why do you think Margaret Wild has chosen a stone statue for her main character in this story? All stories are about emotional journeys. They lead a character from one emotional situation to another, such as from sadness at the start to happiness at the end. What is Sara’s emotional journey? What is the lion’s emotional journey? Which of these two ...
Nov 1, 2016 · The stone lion has only one dream—to run, pounce, and leap in the park across from where he sits. But one snowy night, when a baby is abandoned at his paws, he is compelled to think differently. This heartwarming and inspiring tale, with stunning Depression-era illustrations by Ritva Voutila, demonstrates the power of kindness and ...
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Set during the Depression, a young girl finds comfort in the presence and strength of a stone, cold lion perched outside the entrance of the city library. Feeling compelled to help the girl, the lion feels his heart start to beat and his emotions awaken.
The Stone Lion. Margaret Wild. Little Hare Books, 2014 - Juvenile Fiction - 32 pages. Sometimes statues are granted a chance to become warm, breathing creatures. The stone lion has only one...
The Stone Lion is a story about a statue that comes to life and helps a baby in need. It is a book recommended by MultiLit, a literacy program for Australian schools.
