A Lion in the Night

A Lion in the Night is a 1985 children's picture book written and illustrated by Pamela Allen. It is about a baby who makes a wish, transforms her toy lion into a real one for one night, and goes on an adventure.

A Lion in the Night
AuthorPamela Allen
IllustratorPamela Allen
Cover artistPamela Allen
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren's picture book
Published1985
PublisherPenguin Books Australia
Media typePrint (paperback)
Pagesunpaginated (31)
ISBN978-0140509397

Reception

A Lion in the Night has been reviewed by the School Library Journal[1] and Kirkus Reviews that called it "A nighttime romp" and wrote "Allen's funny drawings, full of lovable characters and amusing details .. are deployed across the double spreads in a series of rhythmical dances to echo the wonderfully cadenced text. The dream-adventure makes the night exciting, but leaves baby safe and sound when the sun rises, in this fantasy that begs to be shared aloud."[2]

It has been read and taught in schools.[3] and has inspired a number of theatrical productions.[4]

It also received the 1986 Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa Russell Clark Illustration Award.[5]

References
  1. Joan McGrath (September 1986). "A Lion in the Night (Book Review)". www.ebscohost.com. EBSCO Publishing. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  2. "A Lion in the Night". www.kirkusreviews.com. Kirkus Media LLC. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  3. "A Lion in the Night". www.nzmaths.co.nz. New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
    - Dunn, Amanda (18 July 2015). "Everyday conversations loaded with learning opportunities for preschoolers". The Age.com. Fairfax Digital. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
  4. Cahill, Mikey (5 September 2013). "9 Reasons to Attack The Weekend With Vigour". Herald Sun. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
    - "A Lion in the Night". www.countryarts.org. Country Arts SA. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
    - "Artistic Director Dave Brown talks about Patch Theatre's deep engagement approach". www.cr.australiacouncil.gov.au. Australia Council for the Arts. Archived from the original on 19 March 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
  5. "LIANZA Russell Clark Illustration Award Recipients". www.lianza.org.nz. LIANZA. Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
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