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Posted August 4, 2022 by olympic_eyeroll
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Is a Lion Still a Lion?
This children’s picture book seems to be very sensible and sending a clear message that someone (the lion) can wear a hat, dance and make polite conversation or any number of things you wouldn’t expect a lion to do, however, the lion is STILL a lion.
Some of the text includes:
“Is a Lion still a Lion if… he wears a hat?”
“Is a Lion still a Lion if… he carries an umbrella too?”
The lion then pushes his way into the home of the two child protagonists by saying,
“May I come in? Don’t mind if I do.”
The looks on the children’s faces and their body language show confusion, uncertainty and reluctance at this uninvited and unwelcome intrusion into their home.
The lion then creates a ‘fun’ atmosphere with wild dancing. The children’s instincts are dulled and they are won over.
The atmosphere changes when the lion’s true nature is revealed - he becomes aggressive and indicates he intends to eat them.
The children’s answer to the question “Is a Lion still a Lion?” is…
“YES! A LION IS A LION IS A LION! And now it’s time to Go! GO! GO!”
The children hide under the table and long table cloth, the lion lifts the hem…
“OR… Is it time to simply say… No!”
“No, you may not come in - we DO mind if you do!”
The children throw him out of their home.
The text continues,
“So please remember, A LION IS ALWAYS A LION!” And do you think he’d like to eat you too?”
The lion (in hat and holding umbrella) reappears with a smile and says,
“Mmmm…Don’t mind if I do.”
The children shout,
“No, no, no Lion! You may NOT!
NOW…SHOO!”
I just LOVE this book!
Based!!!!
Some of my takeaways:
*A lion can change his appearance with clothes and accessories but he is STILL a Lion, no matter what else he’s pretending to be.
*You should be wary of lions trying to enter private places where they do not belong - trust your instincts.
*Lions can hide their true intent through disguise and smooth talking.
*Lions can be very pushy and determined.
*You can say no.
If anyone else has read this book - I’d be interested if you felt similarly or had a different perspective.
I love it! This has a great message. Such a breath of fresh air amongst all the creepy grooming material for children:
"Let the lion in your house, kids, he's wearing a hat. Be kind to the nice lion."
Here we are in 2031. Latest news: "Rush to hear why the age-old story of 'Little Red Riding Hood' is discrimination! In other news, scientists have just discovered the transgender wolf!"