Pistes d'exploration

Discuss the purpose of a table of contents. Use it to go on an information hunt (e.g. On what page would you find out what a lion eats?)

Find an image of a big cat such as a jaguar or a cougar. In small groups, label the parts of the animal, using a diagram like the one in the book.

Discuss the dual meanings of words from the book such as meat/meet, male/mail and pride.

Before reading, use the table of contents to practise formulating questions. 

Talk and then write about yourself using the book as a mentor text. Illustrate your text.

Compare lions from fiction books to the lions in this book. How are they similar? How are they different?

Library Lion, The Lion & Mouse

Mots-clés

Non-fiction , animal behaviour , illustrations (photographs) , lions , science , wild cats

Commentaire descriptif

“Hello Lions!” “Goodbye Lions!” The simple phrases in thick bold type bookend the language in this brief, charming and attractive little book about these majestic creatures. Beginning readers will appreciate simple sentences conveying basic facts: “A male lion has long hair on its neck. It is called a mane.” Serving as a good introduction to the features of non-fiction material, words in coloured type are defined in a small glossary at the back. There is much material for contemplation in the large full-bleed photos. A male leans over a female, as she tenderly nips his mane. A hungry female sinks her teeth into a zebra’s throat: “A lion eats meat.” Members of the pride snuggle during sleep, while an inset photo shows a cub playing with an adult’s tail. Useful back material includes a photo-diagram of basic lion anatomy, with pull-points and inset photos, as well as recommendations for further reading at this level, including other books from this Seedling series about exotic animals.