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    Lion in Bed

    Author Darren Farrell
    Illustrated by Maya Tatsukawa
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    Hardcover
    $18.99 US
    Penguin Young Readers | Dial Books
    9.37"W x 11.75"H x 0.35"D  
    On sale Oct 21, 2025 | 40 Pages | 9780593857281
    Preschool - 2
    Reading Level: Lexile AD450L | Fountas & Pinnell K
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    A gentle but silly picture book about mental health and the power of a good cuddle.

    Papa Lion just can't convince Little Lion to get out of bed this morning! They have so much to do, so Papa Lion decides to bring all the activities to him in bed, no matter how big and wild they are. From a full-diner breakfast to a soccer game and surprise party for Grandma, can anything convince Little Lion to finally get up?

    Award-winning author and illustrator duo Darren Farrell and Maya Tatsukawa have created a sweet story about a persistent Papa and his tuckered-out cub, with a reminder that sometimes it’s the simplest things that bring the most happiness.
    Darren Farrell is the author-illustrator of the award-winning picture book Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib. He lives, for the time being, with his family in Seoul, South Korea, where he always makes sure there are no monsters under his son's bed. View titles by Darren Farrell
    © Maya Tatsukawa
    Maya Tatsukawa is a children's book illustrator and designer residing just outside of Boston. She also wrote and illustrated The Bear in My Family, and illustrated Dandelion Magic, by Darren Farrell. View titles by Maya Tatsukawa
    "A sweet and funny reminder to slow down and enjoy the little things." —Kirkus

    "Over-the-top plotting propels this lively story...showing that sometimes a snuggly day is just what is needed." —Publishers Weekly
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    A gentle but silly picture book about mental health and the power of a good cuddle.

    Papa Lion just can't convince Little Lion to get out of bed this morning! They have so much to do, so Papa Lion decides to bring all the activities to him in bed, no matter how big and wild they are. From a full-diner breakfast to a soccer game and surprise party for Grandma, can anything convince Little Lion to finally get up?

    Award-winning author and illustrator duo Darren Farrell and Maya Tatsukawa have created a sweet story about a persistent Papa and his tuckered-out cub, with a reminder that sometimes it’s the simplest things that bring the most happiness.

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    Darren Farrell is the author-illustrator of the award-winning picture book Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib. He lives, for the time being, with his family in Seoul, South Korea, where he always makes sure there are no monsters under his son's bed. View titles by Darren Farrell
    © Maya Tatsukawa
    Maya Tatsukawa is a children's book illustrator and designer residing just outside of Boston. She also wrote and illustrated The Bear in My Family, and illustrated Dandelion Magic, by Darren Farrell. View titles by Maya Tatsukawa

    Praise

    "A sweet and funny reminder to slow down and enjoy the little things." —Kirkus

    "Over-the-top plotting propels this lively story...showing that sometimes a snuggly day is just what is needed." —Publishers Weekly

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