A recent tweet brought back fond memories of a story I have enjoyed sharing with children in Years 5 and 6 (ages 9-11). ‘The Lion and the Unicorn’ by Shirley Hughes is a gem of a picture book, which I have mainly used in a one-to-one setting. Compassion and understanding shine through the words and illustrations. Within its pages, Shirley Hughes gently guides the reader through a number of sensitive themes, including religious difference, bed-wetting, disability…
‘When Lenny Levi’s father goes off to fight in the Second World War, his son has to learn to be brave: brave when bombs are dropped on his street in London, brave when he’s evacuated to a big house in the country, and brave when spiteful children tease him and call him names. This beautiful book will strike a chord with anyone who has ever felt homesick and alone. Full of detail and character, it embraces the past and the present with unique poignancy and power.’
Goodreads’ review https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/516987.The_Lion_and_the_Unicorn
I’d like to share the opening pages with you.
Click below for the read aloud (apologies for the dodgy singing!):
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