Lifetime library previewAlex and the Lion Who Needed a Hug
Alex follows the clues around the Lion Who Needed a Hug, discovering how kindness and managing feelings can turn a puzzling moment into a gentle adventure.
- Recommended age
- Ages 4–8
- Reading time
- 7 minutes
- Illustrated pages
- 6 pages
- Category
- Kindness & Emotions
Story guide
About this story
Alex and the Lion Who Needed a Hug follows Alex into a warm, surprising situation where careful choices matter. Alex follows the clues around the Lion Who Needed a Hug, discovering how kindness and managing feelings can turn a puzzling moment into a gentle adventure. Across 6 illustrated pages, children ages 4–8 can follow the action while exploring kindness, managing feelings, empathy. Feelings are treated with care, giving families a natural opening to talk about empathy and emotional regulation. The gentle pacing helps children follow the sequence of events while noticing how Alex responds to a new challenge.
A little preview
One bright morning, Alex discovered that lion who needed a hug was not behaving as anyone expected. A small new friend explained the problem, then waited hopefully. Alex did not stand back and watch. The young hero looked closely, asked what had already been tried, and promised to help find a gentle solution. Together they packed a snack, a ribbon, and a notebook for clues before setting out.
What children can learn
- Kindness
- Managing feelings
- Empathy
Perfect for
- Calm story time
- Parent-child reading
- Kindergarten
- Early readers
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