Includes access code (p. 2) for an online readalong of the story.

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, But 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 inner courage.

One lonely lion, wondering what to do. Open the flap--along comes a tiger, and then there are two! But it doesn't stop there, because tiger keeps going away and gathering other friends. How many will join the crowd? Full color.

Provides a simple introduction to the use of levers, pulleys, and wheels to move heavy objects.

'If you follow mighty tracksAcross the cave's dirt floorAnd look behind a jutting rock...You'll hear a lion ROAR!'Follow the touch and trace elements with your finger and lift the flaps to discover a menagerie of safari animals in this delightful, interactive board book. The titles in the Creature Features series use simple but entertaining rhyming text and eye-popping illustrations to introduce young children to the animal kingdom.

Simba the lion cub is looking for a playmate.