Another book I read in-store and promptly bought. A young boy pretends he is a knight with his sword and hat, but has a nightmare, and his grandmother gives him a stuff lion to help him be a knight and face his fear. The story is relatable, and encourages children to overcome their fears in a cute way. This book provides a reason of sorts, for children taking a teddy bear to bed.

I like this book especially because imaginary lions are something I learned from my aunt and I used a trick similar to the book's to deal with being out at night or in scary places. I would rank it higher, but the art isn't quite what I would like to see. Still, it's cute, and the illustrations are fitting. It would make a good gift or bed time story for a child or parent. ( )

The Night Lion is a lovely tale of of a boy and his stuffed lion that comes to life in his dreams, helping him overcome his fears. The boy’s narrative of the hero cycle takes him out of reality to a dangerous place in his dreams where he learns to stand tall against the robber in the night.

The publisher's blurb is somewhat informative, but the reality of this beautiful expressive book goes far beyond! In words it is rather short, in illustrations it is delightful, and in the sentiment of banishing nightmares and finding a sense of empowerment it is perfect. Slightly larger than a sheet of computer paper, it has padded covers with discreet reflective properties, even the cover is fascinating.
I entered and won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway and the Cleveland grandkids will go berserk! ( )