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.