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如何成為一隻獅子？又或者是說，怎樣才是一隻成功的獅子呢？Leonard是一隻獅子，他最好的朋友Marianne是一隻鴨子，他們一起玩、一起寫詩、一起聊天，沒有什麼事比擁有一個好朋友更令人開心了！直到有天，一群惡霸出現，質疑Leonard身為一隻獅子，怎麼可能跟一隻鴨子成為換帖兄弟呢？
後來，Leonard學到了身為一隻獅子的許多該與不該，但是，更重要的是，你是一個怎麼樣的朋友，又或者是說，某些時刻你的某些話，是可以改變世界的…
簡單的故事，帶出自我認同的重要性、與如何面對外界的批評與猜忌。面對惡勢力，如何以善與仁慈回應？搭配俏皮可愛插圖，輕鬆詼諧卻能發人省思。
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--until 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 courage.
●"Positive role models showing boys how to be a whole person are few and far between these days. This marvelous book triumphs in that essential job."--Kirkus, starred review
"Children will feel empowered after reading such a deliberate story of unyielding strength and self-awareness. Thoughtful and provocative words to live by."--School Library Journal
"A gentle, Ferdinand-like soul. . . . Vere's fable makes a watertight--and charming--case for ignoring the pressures of conformity."--Publishers Weekly
"gently reminiscent of Winnie the Pooh"--BookTrust
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--until 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 courage.
●"Positive role models showing boys how to be a whole person are few and far between these days. This marvelous book triumphs in that essential job."--Kirkus, starred review
"Children will feel empowered after reading such a deliberate story of unyielding strength and self-awareness. Thoughtful and provocative words to live by."--School Library Journal
"A gentle, Ferdinand-like soul. . . . Vere's fable makes a watertight--and charming--case for ignoring the pressures of conformity."--Publishers Weekly
"gently reminiscent of Winnie the Pooh"--BookTrust
