Monty's Magnificent Mane - Softcover

Gemma O'Neill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1848779240 ISBN 13: 9781848779242

Publisher: Templar Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

Monty the lion loves his long, golden mane. He thinks it s magnificent and he s not happy when his meerkat friends mess it up. Storming off to the waterhole, he s cheered up by the flattery of a new friend... who turns out to be a hungry crocodile! Monty runs away, leading the scary croc straight to his friends. With a huge ROAR! Monty saves the day, and realises that friendship is more important than good looks.

About this title

Review:

Little ones will enjoy the animated scenes, the threatening but ineffectual crocodile, and a vertical two-page spread that deliciously illustrates the lion's mighty, capitalized "ROARS!" The colorful illustrations are enhanced by tiny scraps of newsprint and maps. The tried-and-true fable about curbing vanity and appreciating friends enjoys a fresh touch with these ebullient African animals.
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Innovative artwork and flowing, sometimes alliterative text make this an unusually appealing story of courage and friendship.
--School Library Journal

"Monty's Magnificent Mane" is a true teaching tale, told in fantastically expressive pictures that young children will adore.
--Midwest Book Review

Children and adults will delight in this fanciful book; Monty is truly magnificent!
--School Library Connection

About the Author:

Gemma O Neill is an illustration graduate from University College Falmouth. After she showed the Templar team her gorgeous artwork at the Bologna Book Fair, Gemma s first picture book (Oh Dear, Geoffrey!) was signed up before graduation.

About this edition

• Publisher: Templar Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1848779240
• ISBN 13: 9781848779242
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32