I Am a Lion! (Sommer, Carl, Another Sommer-Time Story)

To grow up to be big, little lions have to learn survival skills, but the cub Sangu didn't want to listen to Papa and Mama's lessons-he just wants to play. Getting lost while escaping a charging rhino, Sangu learned how unprepared he really was to be out on his own. Befriended by some kind gazelles, Sangu didn't have the slightest idea as to what a lion should be. Sangu finally learned some valuable lessons-the hard way. In a powerful story with superb illustrations, Carl Sommer teaches children to be assertive, to value learning, to respect their parents, and to respect themselves for who they are. Grades K-4. Virtues: Self-Esteem / Respect for Parents / Assertiveness Other Virtues: Appreciation, Caring, Citizenship, Compassion, Courage, Friendship, Generosity, Kindness, Obedience to Parents, Perseverance, Positive Mental Attitude, Self-Reliance, and Tolerance