The plump little lion cub prince is in a terrible grump and nothing his parents do seems to cheer him up - not toys, not cakes, not acrobats. But his granny has the answer on how to sooth a tired toddler - an old teddy, one lap and one very big cuddle makes the grump vanish as if by magic.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2006 by Hachette Children's Group .

Lindsey Gardiner is a textile designer and talented new illustrator who lives and works in Dundee. This is her first book for Orchard. Hiawyn Oram is a highly respected, award-winning children's author. With over 60 books publsihed to date, she has also worked on children's television series and musicals.