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The Lion Who Had Asthma (Albert Whitman Prairie Paperback) Paperback – Picture Book, January 1, 1992

by Jonathan London (Author), Nadine Bernard Westcott (Illustrator)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 30 ratings
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Sean roars like a lion. But the lion who is Sean has asthma, and suddenly it's hard for him to breath. The whole family pitches in to help deliver the treatment, and soon Sean is King of the Jungle again―roaring louder than ever.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Part of series
    Albert Whitman Prairie Paperback
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Dimensions
    8.63 x 0.2 x 8 inches
  7. Publisher
    Albert Whitman & Company
  8. Publication date
    January 1, 1992
  9. ISBN-10
    0807545600
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0807545607
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"Although this title seems drippingly allegorical, the story is actually honest, light, and direct. A fine collaborative effort between author and illustrator, it delivers a believable picture of a preschool boy who has a freewheeling imagination, supportive parents, asthma, and a life that works well."—School Library Journal



"For children who have asthma, or know someone who has it, this cheerful book should be reassuring; creative enough to be fun, it's still clear enough to be useful, while Sean's calm, sensible parents set a fine example. Westcott's colorful, lightly sketched illustrations deftly express Sean's feelings through his own body language and that of his animal friends."―Kirkus Reviews

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"Although this title seems drippingly allegorical, the story is actually honest, light, and direct. A fine collaborative effort between author and illustrator, it delivers a believable picture of a preschool boy who has a freewheeling imagination, supportive parents, asthma, and a life that works well."-School Library Journal



"For children who have asthma, or know someone who has it, this cheerful book should be reassuring; creative enough to be fun, it's still clear enough to be useful, while Sean's calm, sensible parents set a fine example. Westcott's colorful, lightly sketched illustrations deftly express Sean's feelings through his own body language and that of his animal friends."?Kirkus Reviews

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Albert Whitman & Company; Reprint edition (January 1, 1992)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0807545600
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0807545607
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.63 x 0.2 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 30 ratings

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BlazingRN
5.0 out of 5 stars Sean the Lion
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2014
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My 3 year old daughter has had some hefty asthma attacks for the past year. It never occurred to me to find a book to help her cope and deal with the fear she might be experiencing until someone suggested it to me. I searched Amazon and found this cute book about Sean. It was perfect. It is simply written so, at her young age, she can understands the content. She relates to Sean coughing when he plays, having to do his nebulizer treatments, and how scared he feels when he is having an attack. But then, Sean feels better after his therapy and goes off happy and playing again. My daughter loves looking at this book when we are doing her nebulizer treatments at bedtime. I think it has helped her grasp the concept that she is not the only one that experiences this since nobody in our house has asthma except for her. I really appreciate this book and I thank the writer for creating it!
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Mom of 4, Teacher of many
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to teach children about recognizing asthma
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2011
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My 2 1/2 year old has asthma and I bought this book to teach him more about it. This story helps put the disease into terms that a child can more readily relate to. When I say "can you breathe?" he is not as likely to answer as when I relate it to the story and say "is the lion's roar wheezy?" The book also ensures him that he will be okay and other kids have the same condition. It is a fun book that I would recommend for a wide range of ages.
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Jo Ann Deasy
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, Imaginative, and Effective for those with asthma and using a nebulizer
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2016
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What a great book on asthma! I wish my three year old was still using a nebulizer and not an inhaler! Great, imaginative book that engaged my toddler with its beautiful illustrations, imaginative storyline, and connection to his own experience of asthma. If you are looking for help getting your child to use a nebulizer, this story of a boy pretending to fly a jet during his treatment may help.
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Brittany Mandeville
3.0 out of 5 stars Just ok
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2015
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I like the concept for my son but I'm not in love with the story line.
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apoem
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Cute
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2002
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This is a cute story. My son was recently diagnosed with asthma. While he doesn't have to be on an inhaler nebulizer at this time, he does hate what asthma does to him. He has to stop running and wait until his medicine starts to work. We are able to read this book and talk a little about asthma (He's 2) and about what it means for him. This book is a great one for reassuring little kids that they are ok, that others have this, and that soon they can play again.
The only reason I rated this a four instead of a five is that I think the text is a little stilted at times.
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Warped Teacher
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2017
Use it in the classroom for a lesson on asthma
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Thomas Pfingston
5.0 out of 5 stars positive review
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2013
I loved this books easy and fun explanation of asthma and it's nebulizer treatments. My son is two & was just diagnosed as having asthma & this was very helpful for me to read & he liked hearing the story & looking at the pictures. He really enjoyed seeing that others do breathing treatments too. I liked the hints about pretending the machine is a pilot's mask- we say our son is "breathing like a dragon" when he wears his mask. Also, the control over him turning his machine on or off was a great suggestion, I think. Thank you very very much. This was perfect for us right now.
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Mom of Twins
5.0 out of 5 stars Really helped my 2.5 year old deal with his asthma
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2007
My son is 2.5 and recently diagnosed with reactive airway disease. He really enjoys this book, and it has helped us talk to him about his breathing. Sometimes we ask him if he feels like the lion or if the lion is scared. It also seems to help when he doesn't want to use his nebulizer.
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