Leonard, a gentle lion, and Marianne, a poetic duck, are best friends. They are perfectly happy going for long walks and having philosophical talks. One day, a pride of fierce lions comes prowling around and they question whether it’s right for a lion and a duck to be friends. Leonard learns that there are many ways to be a lion and that it is not necessary to be fierce and chomp your friends! This sweet and thoughtful story stresses the importance of being yourself and not backing down to criticism. Simple, soothing drawings emphasize this exceptional friendship. mjw |