No lion about it: This makes for very enjoyable reading, cuddled up with a favorite toy. - Kirkus

The sweet pictures provide a series of small vignettes revealing an endearing tale about a loving child and her beloved pal." -- Maryann Owen; Booklist

Leroy's life with Addie is great. She brings him along almost everywhere and gives him a thousand hugs a day. But a movie about wild lions sparks his curiosity. Could there be more to life than cuddles? What would it be like to live like a true king of the jungle? Leroy is about to find out!

An inspiring story about a stuffed animal with a lionheart. For brave children ages 5 years and up.

Author: Krista Legge
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Clavis
Published: 05/21/2024
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.9lbs
Size: 10.30h x 9.90w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781605378121
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2024
Booklist 05/15/2024 pg. 52

About the Author

Krista Legge is a storyteller. As a special education teacher and behavior specialist, she has created many stories to help children with their social skills, behavior management, and social-emotional learning. Krista has always been a writer and recently started publishing her work. Her stories come from her experiences and from observing life around her. When she isn't working or writing, Krista loves spending time with her family. She's the mother of two fun and adorable children, who always give her new picture book ideas. Krista lives in Mount Sinai.

Natallia Bushuyeva grew up in a small town in Belarus and now lives in Paris, France with her husband and daughter. As a young child, she was inspired by her grandmother's artistic pursuits. After graduation, Natallia worked as an interior designer for many years. Curiously, her projects often resembled fairy tale illustrations, but it wasn't until she became a mother, that Natallia decided to pursue her dream of illustrating children's books. Her other passions include traveling, photography, and collecting picture books.