Leo the lion needs to find his roar in order to wake the jungles birds so they will start singing.

From the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance, comes this feel-good rhyming story about a brave little lion who dares to be different ... Leo isn't like other lion cubs. Instead of chasing zebras and antelopes, he wants to make friends with them. But can a lion who's so different ever fit in with the rest of his pride? Learn how Leo's kindness brings happiness to the jungle in this colourful picture book story. Winner of the Red House Children's Book Award.

Different animals of the jungle are presented through descriptive adjectives and repeating text.

Leo the Lion lived in the jungle with his mom and Lion pride. As a young cub, he practices his roars and can't seem to roar like all the other lions. When he gets lost in the jungle, he has to be prepared for anything. When an unusual character friends him and helps him on his way, he has to look deep inside to find his roar.

Leo isn't reading, or writing, or drawing, or even speaking, and his father is concerned. But Leo's mother isn't. She knows her son will do all those things, and more, when he's ready. 'Reassuring for other late bloomers, this book is illustrated with beguiling pictures.' -- Saturday Review.

GRRR he rumbles at the top of his voice. His mother thinks he is too loud, so Leo lopes off to roar somewhere else. Unfortunately, Hatty Hippo is trying to have a nap, so Leo must move on again. However, Gerald the Giraffe is eating his breakfast, and he doesn't want to be disturbed either. Before long, though, Leo's noisy roar proves useful ...