This book was absolutely adorable!

The illustrations were stunning and the story was sweet and unique. I loved that the lion could only roar but that those roars were translated and that the main character had doubts about being brave, definitely a bedtime hit!

Thanks to NetGalley and the Quarto Group for providing me with a free ARC in return for an honest review. There are a lot of really good books out there about friendship and this one suffers a bit by comparison. I begin with the illustrations which did not hold my attention or increase the storyline of the book. As for the plot, we have a girl who, I guess, lives alone and runs off and joins the circus where she makes friends. Every time the Lion roars it means something different, which is sort of strange to me. This is a solid 3*** in my opinion, better illustrations and a bit more meat to the story and plot would have helped it along.

Coralie is the Pippi Longstocking for a new generation!

She's funny and strange and incredibly brave. She can juggle five squirrels, can stand on her hands and even becomes a human cannonball! Just like the iconic Pippi, it seems that there's nothing little Coralie wouldn't do

But on top of this is a charming tale of friendship, bravery and a celebration of our differences. Featuring an array of wonderful characters with lively illustrations, Cannonball Coralie and the Lion is as much a visual treat as it is a heartwarming message.

Quirky and colourful, this picture book is sure to delight its little readers. I do hope we get to see much more of Coralie and her grand adventures!