{"product_id":"how-to-be-a-lion-9780525578055","title":"How to Be a Lion","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\/illustrator of \u003ci\u003eMax the Brave\u003c\/i\u003e comes an inspiring and adorable picture book about a pair of unlikely friends who face down a pack of bullies.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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--until 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 . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eNominated for the 2019 Kate Greenaway Medal and the 2019 Carnegie Medal\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAn NPR Best Books of 2018 selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA New York Public Library Best Books of 2018 selection\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ★ \"Positive role models showing boys how to be a whole person are few and far between these days. This marvelous book triumphs in that essential job.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Children will feel empowered after reading such a deliberate story of unyielding strength and self-awareness. Thoughtful and provocative words to live by.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A gentle, Ferdinand-like soul. . . . Vere's fable makes a watertight--and charming--case for ignoring the pressures of conformity.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The spirit of Ferdinand the Bull is a alive and well in How to Be a Lion.\"--NPR\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"gently reminiscent of Winnie the Pooh\"--BookTrust\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Doubleday Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/26\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780525578055\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.20w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/23\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2018 pg. 118\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2018 pg. 70\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2019 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e501966 \/ How to Be a Lion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.5 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ed Vere","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36638353752220,"sku":"9780525578055","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_42e6af4f-345f-44f7-abca-39b0b51e6e89.jpg?v=1603847072","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/how-to-be-a-lion-9780525578055","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}