These three books are about Christian the lion (a true story), they may seem to be the same, yet they are different.

Christian, the Hugging Lion by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, Illustrations by Amy June Bates

Children’s Picture Book, Ages 3-6

The true story and the gentle lifelike illustrations make this picture book suitable for the younger child.

Christian the Lion (told from the lion’s point of view) Written by the owners Anthony (Ace) Bourke and John Rendall

Children’s Picture Book, ages 3-8, a true story with photographs

This is the story of their friend Christian, the lion. These two gentlemen purchased Christian, a three month old lion, from Harrods, a department store in London. Christian lived with Ace and John in their London apartment until he outgrew the small space, boarded a plane with his loving caretakers and flew to Africa. This period of time was a serious adjustment for Ace, John and Christian. This is a beautiful story of love, adjustment and beginning of a new life in Kenya. A year after saying goodbye, Ace and John returned to Kenya for joyous reunion with their friend, Christian.

Christian the Lion: Based on the Amazing and Heartwarming True Story by Anthony Burke and John Rendall

Middle reader, ages 8-10, a chapter book, a true story with photographs

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