Lion in Bed

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Author(s)

Darren Farrell

Co-Authors / Illustrators

Maya Tatsukawa

Publisher

Dial Books

Genre(s)

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Release Date

October 21, 2025

ISBN

978-0593857281

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A gentle but silly picture book about mental health and the power of a good cuddle.

Papa Lion just can't convince Little Lion to get out of bed this morning! They have so much to do, so Papa Lion decides to bring all the activities to him in bed, no matter how big and wild they are. From a full-diner breakfast to a soccer game and surprise party for Grandma, can anything convince Little Lion to finally get up?

Award-winning author and illustrator duo Darren Farrell and Maya Tatsukawa have created a sweet story about a persistent Papa and his tuckered-out cub, with a reminder that sometimes it’s the simplest things that bring the most happiness.

Editor review

1 review

Cute and Cozy Chaos

October 27, 2025 (Updated: June 06, 2026)

Overall rating

5.0

Plot

5.0

Characters

5.0

Writing Style

5.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

5.0

Open up for a tale of cute chaos and comfort, featuring one Little Lion who won't get out of bed and Papa Lion's increasingly elaborate activities to try and coax him from the covers. Breakfast in bed escalates to birthday parties and recreations of dazzling New York City lights, but while the house is bursting with fun, at the end of the day it turns out that all Little Lion needs is a good cozy cuddle.

This story is absolutely adorable, and reading it feels like a big warm hug. The lions are so colorful and cute, and it's fun to see the once empty house fill up with all of Papa's enthusiastic guests. Be sure to keep your reading glasses handy, as the text is on the smaller side, and might blend in with everything else that's happening on page.

Pick this up for a tale of persistent encouragement, with both bustling illustrations for fans of Richard Scarry and a silly, building chaos reminiscent of King Bidgood's in the Bathtub.