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How to Be a Lion
written and illustrated by Ed Vere
Ages: 6+
Published: 2018
Publisher: Doubleday BFYR/Random House/PRH
ISBN: 978-0-525-57805-5
Keywords: Social/Emotional learning, Diversity, Bullies, Self esteem, Read-Aloud, Friendship, Identity
By standing up to his fellow fierce lions, Leonard shows them that lions can be sensitive too. Simple, expressive illustrations.