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title: "HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks The Butterfly Lion: The classic illustrated children’s story of unforgettable friendship"
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# Set across Africa & England Classic illustrated story Iconic white lion friendship HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks The Butterfly Lion: The classic illustrated children’s story of unforgettable friendship

**Price:** 14668CFA
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## Summary

> 🦋 Unlock the magic of friendship that never fades!

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- **What is this?** HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks The Butterfly Lion: The classic illustrated children’s story of unforgettable friendship
- **How much does it cost?** 14668CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Timeless Friendship Tale:** Experience a heartwarming bond that transcends continents and time.
- • **Perfect Gift for All Ages:** A lyrical narrative that resonates with children and adults alike, making it a must-have on your bookshelf.
- • **Award-Winning Storytelling:** From the master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, guaranteed to move and inspire.
- • **Top-Ranked Children’s Book:** Ranked #15 in Children’s Books on Lions, Tigers & Big Cats—join the community of readers who love it.
- • **Beautifully Illustrated Paperback:** A visually captivating edition perfect for both young readers and nostalgic adults.

## Overview

The Butterfly Lion is a beautifully illustrated paperback published by HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks in August 2023. This classic children’s story by Michael Morpurgo follows the unforgettable friendship between a boy and a white lion, set between Africa and England. Highly rated with 4.6 stars and ranked among the top children’s books on big cats, it’s a timeless tale that appeals to readers of all ages.

## Description

A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion, from a master storyteller ‘Will touch all hearts – both young and old’ Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation When Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld, the pair are inseparable – until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus. 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. Michael Morpurgo's book 'There Once is a Queen' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 06-06-2022.

Review: Interesting book - Interesting book
Review: Excellent - Mind-blowing strory

## Features

- Binding: paperback
- Language: english
- Manufacturer: Harpercollinschildren’sbooks
- Brand: Harpercollinschildren’sbooks
- Publication date: 2023-08-03T00:00:01Z
- Manufacturer: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
- Brand: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,417 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #15 in Children's Books on Lions, Tigers & Big Cats #33 in Historical Fiction for Children #57 in Explore the World Books for Children |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 59 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting book
*by A***R on 1 June 2026*

Interesting book

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent
*by R***V on 29 July 2026*

Mind-blowing strory

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely read
*by J***R on 14 June 2026*

Lovely read

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*Last updated: 2026-09-21*