
The rear flap has “And don’t forget the Happy Lion’s other exciting adventures,” followed by short synopsis. The price on the dust jacket front flap is $2.00, followed by a synopsis for The Happy Lion Roars. The lion at the little French zoo is a favourite of all the townspeople.

Subsequent printings have ‘second printing,’ and subsequent editions ‘second edition,’ etc… on the verso of the title page under the copyright statement.” The happy lion / by Louise Fatio pictures by Roger Duvoisin.

The first edition may be identified only in a negative manner. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Fatio, Louise.

“The first printing of the first edition of Whittlesey House books has no indication of edition or printing anywhere in the book. The copyright page does not state any subsequent printings.įrom First Editions: A Guide To Identification, 2 nd ed Zempel & Verkler: When a beautiful lioness comes to town with a visiting circus, the Happy Lion pays her a visit and it. The Happy Lion Roars is the third of the Happy Lion books, and the sixth of eighteen books Roger Duvoisin and his wife, Louise Fatio, worked on together. Louise Fatio and Roger DuvoisinClick here for biography. If you would like to send an item as a gift with a gift card inscription, please send me a message with what you would like to say.The Happy Lion Roars illustrated by Roger Duvoisin, written by Louise Fatio Whittlesly House, 1957.Ĭhildrens Picturebook Price Guide : $160 Very Good+ If you are looking to send a book or item as a gift, all items are ready to send as I wrap each one. I also have a second shop called The Bohemian Birdy Too where my daughter and I will list numerous s original, handmade pieces, including mixed media bottles that feature literary themes, handmade earrings, custom watercolor pet portraits, handmade greeting cards, custom-made trach ties, and such.Īll books are wrapped carefully in bubble wrap, are wrapped in tissue, and are sealed with a paper ribbon. Thank you for looking, and please feel free to visit The Bohemian Birdy's book shop. The dust jacket will come in a non-attached Mylar cover. The dust jacket is in good condition with minor cosmetic flaws, and there are no writings or markings in this copy. This book is in very good condition with a tight binding and a solid spine. Here is a lovely copy of The Happy Lion in Africa by Louise Fatio, pictures by Roger Duvoisin and published by Whittlesey House in 1955 as a second printing.
