Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Good Lion |
2005 |
Beryl Markham |
Buy |
The Good Lion (2005) is a children’s picture book published under Beryl Markham’s name, drawing on her well-known experiences growing up in Kenya among wild animals. The book was published nearly two decades after her death in 1986.
The picture book format brings Markham’s African experiences to the youngest readers, offering a child-friendly entry point into the world she described so vividly in West with the Night.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Children's series?
There are one books in the Children’s series, published in 2005.
What is the first book in the Children's series?
The first book in the Children’s series is The Good Lion, published in 2005.
What is The Good Lion about?
The Good Lion (2005) is a children’s picture book that draws on Markham’s memories of growing up in Kenya alongside wild animals. The book was published posthumously and introduces young readers to the African setting that defined her life and writing.