The Lion and the Bird
By Marianne Dubuc
The Story
A lion finds an injured bird in his garden after its flock flies south without it, and quietly takes it in, tending to it through the changing seasons.
Why It's Special
For families who linger over quiet moments together, this book mirrors the slow, steady comfort of caring for someone through a hard season.
- Big idea: Love means staying with someone, even knowing they might one day have to leave.
- Vibes: Quiet, tender, unhurried — a book that breathes with the seasons.
Perfect For Kids Who
- respond well to quiet, slow-paced stories
- are working on understanding friendship and loss
- enjoy looking closely at detailed illustrations
- like to talk about the seasons changing
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What did the lion do to help the bird after its flock left without it?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the lion felt when he first found the hurt bird in his garden?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever taken care of someone until they felt better?
- Imagination: What do you think the lion and the bird did together while they waited for the bird to heal?
- Noticing the art: Did you notice the pages that were left blank for snow? What did that make you think of?
