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With the help of some magic pollen dust, the bee brings the lion on a magical journey all the way from the plains of Africa to Clonbeale More Bog in Offaly. During this adventure, the lion learns how bogs were formed and how important they are. The bee explains to the lion how causing damage to our bogs can badly affect our climate. Luckily, many of these bogs can be restored which will be a big help to our world in the future.<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">We hope that the adventures of the Lion in an Irish bog will raise awareness of sustainable life practices and inspire today\u2019s youth to become guardians of the environment in the future. Book launch to take place at Esker Arts Centre, Tullamore . 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