The Imaginary Okapi (Disney Junior: The Lion Guard)

A new Little Golden Book starring Disney Junior's The Lion Guard!

Children ages 2 to 5 will roar with delight when they get this Little Golden Book retelling an episode of the hit Disney Junior series The Lion Guard. Beshte discovers an okapi—a shy animal that looks like a cross between a zebra and a giraffe. He hides whenever the rest of the Guard come by so they assume Beshte made up an imaginary friend. But now the okapi is being chased by a leopard! Can the Lion Guard protect him?

The Lion Guard animated series continues the tradition of epic storytelling from The Lion King films. Every episode of The Lion Guard features a winning combination of compelling stories, relatable characters, humor, and heart.
Judy Katschke is the bestselling author and adapter of more than 100 books for young readers, including Karate Kangaroos, A Touch of Magic, and Dinosaur: Two of a Kind. She has written numerous movie and TV tie-ins for Disney, Golden Books, Nickelodeon, and others. Judy lives in New York City. View titles by Judy Katschke
Gabriella Matta is an illustrator. Her works include All Dressed Up, Christmas in the Castle, and Cinderella’s Golden LocksView titles by Gabriella Matta
Francesco Legramandi is a children’s book artist and illustrator. He began working with Disney in the 1990s, and has also illustrated for Marvel and DC Comics. His works include All Dressed Up, The Amazing Spider-Man, and Ariel’s Wavy CurlsView titles by Francesco Legramandi

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A new Little Golden Book starring Disney Junior's The Lion Guard!

Children ages 2 to 5 will roar with delight when they get this Little Golden Book retelling an episode of the hit Disney Junior series The Lion Guard. Beshte discovers an okapi—a shy animal that looks like a cross between a zebra and a giraffe. He hides whenever the rest of the Guard come by so they assume Beshte made up an imaginary friend. But now the okapi is being chased by a leopard! Can the Lion Guard protect him?

The Lion Guard animated series continues the tradition of epic storytelling from The Lion King films. Every episode of The Lion Guard features a winning combination of compelling stories, relatable characters, humor, and heart.

Author

Judy Katschke is the bestselling author and adapter of more than 100 books for young readers, including Karate Kangaroos, A Touch of Magic, and Dinosaur: Two of a Kind. She has written numerous movie and TV tie-ins for Disney, Golden Books, Nickelodeon, and others. Judy lives in New York City. View titles by Judy Katschke
Gabriella Matta is an illustrator. Her works include All Dressed Up, Christmas in the Castle, and Cinderella’s Golden LocksView titles by Gabriella Matta
Francesco Legramandi is a children’s book artist and illustrator. He began working with Disney in the 1990s, and has also illustrated for Marvel and DC Comics. His works include All Dressed Up, The Amazing Spider-Man, and Ariel’s Wavy CurlsView titles by Francesco Legramandi

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