How to Be a Lion by Vere, Ed

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.

Author: Ed Vere
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Published: 06/26/2018
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780525578055
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 501966 / How to Be a Lion


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 04/23/2018
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2018 pg. 118
School Library Journal 06/01/2018 pg. 70
BookPage 07/01/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
ED VERE is the author and illustrator of numerous picture books, including How to Be a Lion and the New York Times and USA Today bestseller Max the Brave. He lives in London, England. Learn more about Ed's work at edvere.com and follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @ed_vere.