Leo and the Lesser Lion


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In Depression-era Alabama, twelve-year-old Mary Bayliss Pettigrew struggles to understand why her beloved older brother, Leo, died and whether she, miraculously, survived for some special purpose.




Leo and the Lesser Lion


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A heartwarming family story set during the Depression that reads like a classic. Everyone's been down on their luck since the Depression hit. But as long as Mary Bayliss Pettigrew has her beloved older brother, Leo, to pull pranks with, even the hardest times can be fun. Then one day, there’s a terrible accident, and when Bayliss wakes up afterward, she must face the heartbreaking prospect of life without Leo. And that’s when her parents break the news: they’re going to be fostering two homeless little girls, and Bayliss can’t bear the thought of anyone taking Leo’s place. But opening her heart to these weary travelers might just be the key to rebuilding her grieving family.




Leo, the Lovable Lion


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Little Leo


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From the creator of Nickelodeon’s hit series Shimmer and Shine comes a sweet and funny tale of a young lion who never, ever gives up! As Little Leo and his mother walk along the riverbank in the African grasslands, he watches all the animals playing and leaping around and gets an idea…what if he jumped to the top of that mountain in the distance? The young lion cub leaps again and again. But he trips over his paws, falls into mud, and never makes the top of the ledge. He assures Mama he only missed because of the way the wind was blowing or maybe the bugs that flew in his face—next time, he’ll get there for sure! With Mama’s encouragement and his own determination, can the proud young lion make his leap?




Leo, the Littlest Lion


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Leo tries to convince the larger lions not to eat Daniel, but it is Daniel's faith that saves him.




Swimmy


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Swimmy, a small black fish, finds a way to protect a school of small red fish from their natural enemies.




Leo the Lion Finds His Roar


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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.




Lili and Leo Get a Check Up


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Lili and Leo Get a Check Up By: Dr. Nicole Zucconi This charming book strives to promote health literacy in children and emphasize a doctor’s visit as a positive experience. Through the experiences of a little girl and her stuffed lion, kids can learn how to keep themselves happy and healthy.




Leo - A Different World


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This story is about an all-black lion named Leo who is born to an all-brown pride and his cowardly dad, Lucas, is afraid of his attention. He could draw to the pride and force Leo to live with his uncle Dami. Word spreads throughout the jungle of Leo being born an all-black lion. Other lions are not too fond of him and wants him dead. Despite Leo being so different than the other lions, by the end of the story, you will find Leo is the same as the other lions in the jungle, and that his journey and obstacles play out in the first few years of his life is the same as anyone else with family, and unity is important, and humble lions can have courage. These lions discover being different on the outside can make you still the same on the inside. Please treat your imagination to the enjoyment of this fun-filled story about Leo the lion.




Leo, the Fearless and Furless Lion


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It's Leo's first day back to school! Leo the Lion walks into the classroom very excited, but quickly learns that being different can make it hard to fit in with the other kids. His dear friend, Sandy the Sunflower, happily suggests a fun plan to help him be accepted. This is where the adventure begins. Will Leo's plan work? Author, Dyeneka Campa, presents a clever and humorous story that portrays the early hardships a child may experience because he or she looks different. She promotes the power of self-acceptance and bravery kids can gain in tough situations. Leo, The Fearless and Furless Lion, includes colorful and friendly illustrations all while portraying an important message for kids of all backgrounds to enjoy. Follow Leo through this inspiring adventure! For ages 6-9