Daniel and the Very Hungry Lions by Tim Thornborough

This is a retelling of the story of Daniel in the lion’s den. On each page is a sound word (or onomatopoeia), like “roar.” Your child is encouraged to say these sound words on each page.

This charming retelling of Daniel will have your children squealing with delight as they make their way through the sounds that Daniel must have encountered. As with the whole series, the text sticks to scripture while being easy for young children to grasp. They also don’t shy away from the resolution of the story, when the other men are thrown to the lions and are eaten! Jennifer Davison’s illustrations, as always, are enchanting and represent diversity well. I highly recommend this book for your family!

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1. Do you think Daniel was scared to go to the lion’s den?
2. What lesson(s) did the king learn?
3. How can you trust God to help you?