But the lion wasn't there

What if a trip to the zoo doesn’t turn out quite like you expected?

- Funny picture book about great expectations and an endless imagination.
- A unique interplay between text and image, each telling a different part of the story.

‘Son, that was fantastic! With the giraffe and the rhino.’
‘Nah, ... it wasn’t fun.’
‘How so, it wasn’t fun?’
‘The lion wasn’t there.’

After a trip to the zoo, a boy and his dad travel back home. Dad tries to lighten the mood, but his little son insists: the lion wasn’t there. Can you see the animals they don’t see on the bus, train or bike path?

Themes: zoo, lion, father, vehicle

Reviews:
'The combination of text and illustrations and all those surprising elements in the book, make it a book that children will love to re-read or if they can already 'read' themselves will grab to look for even more funny details.' (Jan Stoel, Bazarow, January 2024)

'The story is framed by warm and cozy illustrations and when you look closely you can see the animals back in the drawing, very nicely done. The text is playful and funny, it is actually a two-way conversation.' (Gerja Lowijs, Preschool Books Land, December 2023)

'[It] is an ideal read-aloud book for children ages 4 and up. The story, about high expectations and an unbridled imagination, prompts thought. How will your (grand)child react when they don't get what they desire?' (Bookcase Web, December 2023)