Iām a writer, illustrator, and champion of childrenās books, with approximately 90 titles published over the last 25 years. I use this experience to guide parents to quality picture books via my blog, Stories Worth Sharing, which aims to help parents nurture and connect with their kids through stories. I can trace this passion back to my childhood. Snuggled in my fatherās arms, weād explore fantastic places together ā like One Hundred Acre Wood, Busy Town, and Zuckermanās barn. Picture books are foundational in developing young minds. These selected titles put your child in someone elseās shoes and teach them to empathise with others.
Leonard, the lion, knows heās expected to be fierce and loud. But heās just not feeling it. Rather than live up to everyone else expectations, he befriends a duck and pursues his
love of poetry.
Vere presents boys with a gentle role model and celebrates those who choose to stick up for themselves and their friends. In this way, Leonardās as brave as any other lion.
This story will affirm those who feel like outsiders and encourages kids to be themselves ā and follow their own interests. I love the warmth of this book ā from the quirky writing style (which reminded me of Winnie-the-Pooh) to Vereās palette of hot reds and oranges that depict the savannah so well.
"This witty, resonant picture book is a manual for anyone's life, young or old." Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week
You don't have to ROAR to be heard...
Meet Leonard - a lion like no other.
Leonard's best friend is Marianne, a duck. But lions chomp ducks, don't they?
What will the pair do when their way of life is threatened?
From the New York Times-bestselling author of Max the Brave comes a powerful story celebrating daydreamers, individuality and the quiet courage to be yourself.
Ever since I can remember, I have observed people. I was curious about why people are the way they are, and why do some people have fulfilling lives while others donāt. Something I have learned over the years is meaningful actions require courage first. This world certainly needs people who will live courageously in their day-to-day lives by being authentic, speaking up, being kind, lending a hand, and becoming the best versions of ourselves. When we set the example, it gives others hope that they can also be courageous. I hope you choose to live courageously!
My 18-month-old and I read this together. She loved saying āroarā whenever she saw the lion. Of course, she made me smile, but I also loved that she was hearing the message. She isnāt old enough to understand it yet, but my older daughter got it. We all have the mouse and the lion inside and thatās okay! Courage isnāt loud and bold; often, itās found in the small moments.
A bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar.
In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old. And under that rock in a tinyful house, lived the littlest, quietest, meekest brown mouse.
Fed up of being ignored by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest, bossiest people are scared sometimes ... and even the smallest creatures can have the heart of a lion!
