How to Hide a Lion at Christmas by Helen Stephens
Published by Henry Holt & Company on September 10th 2019
ISBN: 1250230799
Pages: 40
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“How to Hide a Lion at Christmas,” written and illustrated by Helen Stephens, is the fourth book in the “How to Hide a Lion” series. Iris has a pet lion that she likes to take everywhere. All the people in her town and school are used to Lion, but her parents say that she can’t take Lion with her to her aunt’s for Christmas because everyone will be scared of him. Iris is sad and Lion hates to see her sad, so he follows her to her aunt’s home. He sneaks onto the train, misses his stop, and hijinks follow, including a meeting with Santa Claus.

Beautifully illustrated with a fun sketch-like style and bright colors, the book is silly and amusing. Readers will enjoy following along as Lion finds his way to his friend. A good additional purchase for your holiday collection if you need more Christmas picture books.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook.