Storytime: L is for Lions

by | Mar 26, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 comments

Why don’t lions like fast food? Because they can’t catch it! Lions are fascinating animals that live in family groups called prides, which can have up to 30 lions. They’re incredible jumpers, and their roar can be heard up to five miles away! Did you know that baby lions, or cubs, are born with spots on their fur? Lions truly are amazing creatures.

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Ages 2-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

To nurture your preschooler’s early math skills, incorporate fun and engaging activities into daily routines, such as games, math-related books, counting, sorting, and problem-solving.

Activity

Introduce basic addition and subtraction through everyday activities, such as, “If you have two cookies and I give you one more, how many do you have? Let’s count together!”

Books Presented

Book cover for Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion by Alex T. Smith

Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion by Alex T. Smith

In this version of Little Red Riding Hood, set on the African plains, Little Red realizes what the Very Hungry Lion is up to, and teaches him a lesson before generously sharing her donuts with him.
Book cover for Lions by Valerie Bodden

Lions by Valerie Bodden

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of lions, the majestic big cats of Africa and India. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why lions roar
Book cover for We're Going on a Lion Hunt by David Axtell

We're Going on a Lion Hunt by David Axtell

Two girls set out bravely in search of a lion, going through long grass, a swamp, and a cave before they find what they’re looking for.
Book cover for The Big Angry Roar by Lamber Jonny

The Big Angry Roar by Jonny Lambert

When a lion cub gets in trouble for fighting with his younger sister, he storms off and the other jungle animals try to help him figure out how to handle his anger.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Counting Down… Ten Little Lions

10 little lions, roaring so loud,
2 ran away and joined the crowd.
Now there are 8 lions left to play,
Counting down, we’re on our way!

8 little lions, running with glee,
3 took a nap beneath a tree.
Now there are 5 lions, proud as can be,
Counting down, just wait and see!

5 little lions, crouching in the grass,
3 jumped up and ran really fast!
Now there are 2 lions left to play,
Counting down, they’re on their way!

2 little lions, having some fun,
1 went to sleep when the day was done.
Now there’s 1 lion in the sun,
Counting down, but we’re not yet done!

1 little lion, all alone,
He went to sleep and softly groaned.
Now there are 0 lions, all are gone,
The counting is finished, the rhyme is done!

If You’re a Lion and You Know It

(To the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)
If you’re a lion and you know it, roar out loud! (Roar!)
If you’re a lion and you know it, roar out loud! (Roar!)
If you’re a lion and you know it,
Then your roar will surely show it,
If you’re a lion and you know it, roar out loud! (Roar!)

If you’re a lion and you know it, stomp your paws! (Stomp, stomp!)
If you’re a lion and you know it, stomp your paws! (Stomp, stomp!)
If you’re a lion and you know it,
Then your paws will surely show it,
If you’re a lion and you know it, stomp your paws! (Stomp, stomp!)

If you’re a lion and you know it, jump up high! (Jump, jump!)
If you’re a lion and you know it, jump up high! (Jump, jump!)
If you’re a lion and you know it,
Then you’ll leap and touch the sky,
If you’re a lion and you know it, jump up high! (Jump, jump!)

If you’re a lion and you know it, take a nap! (Zzzz…)
If you’re a lion and you know it, take a nap! (Zzzz…)
If you’re a lion and you know it,
Then it’s time to rest and show it,
If you’re a lion and you know it, take a nap! (Zzzz…)

Two Little Lions Sleeping in the Sun

Two little lions sleeping in the sun,
One named Jill and one named Jon,
Run away Jill, run away Jon.
Come back Jill, come back Jon.
Two little lions sleeping in the sun,
One named Jill and one named Jon.

Two little lions wishing for a cloud,
One named Soft and one named Loud!
Run away Soft, run away Loud!
Come back Soft, come back Loud!
Two little lions wishing for a cloud,
One named Soft and one named Loud!

The Bean Bag

Chorus:
Throw the bean bag and catch
Turn around, turn around, stamp, stamp, stamp
Throw the bean bag and catch
Turn around, turn around, stamp, stamp, stamp
Put it on your head and walk around the room
Put it on your head and walk around the room
Repeat Chorus

Put it on your head and walk around the room
Put it on your head and walk around the room
Put it on your shoulder
Put it on your elbow
Put it on your knee
Put it on your back now
Put it on your stomach
Put it on your finger
Put it on your foot
Put it on your arm now
Put it on your head and walk around the room
Put it on your head and walk around the room
Repeat Chorus

Crafts and Activities

Adorable lion coloring page.

Lion Coloring Page

 

 

Make a ferocious lion form a paper plate and some yarn.

Paper Plate Lion Craft

Additional Books

Book cover for Little Lion Girl by Olivia Hope

Little Lion Girl by Olivia Hope

Leonie discovers her courage when she explores the big city with her mother.
Book cover for Everyday Brave by Colter Jackson

Everyday Brave by Colter Jackson

When a young girl is told that her lion, who makes her feel brave, is only in her imagination, the world suddenly feels a lot scarier, until she finds a roar of her own.
Book cover for Willoughby & the Lion by Greg E. Foley

Willoughby & the Lion

When Willoughby moves to a new house far away from his friends, he meets an enchanted lion who shows him what is truly important in life.
Book cover for The Happy Lion by Louise Fatio

The Happy Lion by Louise Fatio

When the door to his house at the zoo is left open a lion decides to visit his friends, but he quickly learns that people are not nearly as polite or friendly in town as when they visit him at the zoo.

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