The Lion

The Lion is a Grade 1 first reader that turns the king of the savanna into the hero of a child's first wildlife book. Eight illustrated spreads carry the reader through "This is a lion," "He is very big," "He has a big mane," "The lion roars," and "The lion runs" — pairing African wildlife vocabulary with the action language young readers love to perform out loud.

What's inside

• 8 illustrated story pages
• Sight words: lion, roar, big
• Phonics focus: the 'l' sound in lion and loud
• Pre-reading prompt and 6 post-comprehension questions on the inside back cover
• Teacher action prompt on each page

Why Vernac Books

Reviewed by native speakers and curriculum specialists. CAPS-aligned for the Foundation Phase. Built so your child sees themselves on the page.

Reading level: Grade 1, Term 4 · Ages 5-7