How to be a Lion

From the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of Max the Brave comes an inspiring and adorable picture book about a pair of unlikely friends who face down a pack of bullies. In this timely and charming story about the importance of being true to yourself mindfulness and standing by your friends we meet Leonard a lion and his best friend Marianne a.. duck. Leonard and Marianne have a happy life together--talking playing writing poems and making wishes But one day a pack of bullies questions whether it s right for a lion and a duck to be pals. Leonard soon learns there are many ways to be a lion and many ways to be a friend and that sometimes finding just the right words can change the world.. This sweet funny thoughtful and much-needed story will open up readers eyes to the importance of being who they are and not backing down to hurtful criticism. It s an empowering tale about connecting with others and choosing kindness over bullying and shows children how angry and provocative words can be overcome by empathy and inner courage.

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