In "Bad Luck Lion" by Larry Day, readers are introduced to a young lion who grapples with a string of misfortunes that seem to plague him at every turn. Despite his majestic appearance, Leo struggles to find his place in the animal kingdom, often feeling like an outcast due to his ongoing streak of bad luck. As he navigates challenges and misunderstandings with his fellow jungle creatures, Leo learns valuable lessons about resilience, friendship, and accepting oneself. Ultimately, this heartfelt tale illustrates that true strength comes not from avoiding adversity, but from embracing it with courage and creativity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 122 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Larry Day is the award-winning illustrator of over twenty-five picture books, both fiction and nonfiction. He was born and raised in Gibson City, Illinois, where he flunked high school art before becoming a storyboard artist and picture book illustrator. Day currently lives in Illinois with his wife, author Miriam Busch.