Lazy Lion facts for kids

Lazy Lion is a fun African animal story. It was written by Mwenye Hadithi and illustrated by Adrienne Kennaway. The book is about a lion who really wanted a house. He wanted to stay dry from the big rain that was coming. This book was first published in November 1990 by Little, Brown.

What is Lazy Lion About?

The story of Lazy Lion teaches a lesson about working together. In the book, the lazy lion tells other animals to build him a house. The other animals, like the elephant, giraffe, and zebra, try their best. They each build a house that is perfect for themselves.

Why the Lion's Plan Failed

The lion inspects each house. But none of them are right for a big lion! The houses are too small or shaped strangely for him. The lion refuses to build his own house. Because of this, he learns a tough lesson. He has to live outside, no matter the weather. He faces both the hot sun and the pouring rain.