![]() ![]() This stunning colour gift book, with new illustrations from Christian Birmingham, will be treasured by a new generation of children. Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion which ensures that their friendship will never be forgotten.įrom master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, this extraordinary tale of friendship, loyalty and overcoming adversity has spoken to readers the world over since it was first published twenty-five years ago. The Butterfly Lion This is one of 16 activities to try during Michael Morpurgo Month, each of which explores an extract from a different book written by the world famous author. Children’s author: Michael Morpurgo Children’s illustrator: Christian Birmingham. They are inseparable until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus. Children’s book title: The Butterfly Lion. I won't ever forget you."īertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. ![]() Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. All my life I’ll think of you, I promise I will. "All my life I'll think of you, I promise I will. The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion. Celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the stunning, classic story of an unforgettable friendship with a glorious colour gift edition, fully illustrated by Christian Birmingham. ![]()
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