The African plains provide a stunning environment for Jan Brett's latest
animal adventure. For as long as anyone can remember, the honeyguide
bird and the African honey badger have been partners when it comes to
honey: Honeyguide finds the honeycomb, Badger breaks it open, and they
share the sweetness inside.
But this day, Badger keeps all the honey for himself. Foolish Badger!
In no time, Honeyguide leads Badger on a fast chase. Badger thinks it's
for honey; but Honeyguide has a surprise waiting for her greedy friend.
As they swim across a pond, push through a thicket of reeds, leap over a
huge anthill, a menagerie of exotic animals passes the news along in a
kind of animal Bush Telegraph. Finally Badger faces a lift-the-flap
page, revealing the twist that teaches Badger a lesson. Can you guess
who's under that flap?
Honey . . . Honey . . . Lion! will surely become a family favorite for
readers of all ages.