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About The Book

A warm and wise picture book about what it means to be a good friend.

Brian the lion is the mightiest beast in the jungle and he’s certain all the other animals love him. Until one day he finds out they’re all just too scared to stand up to him! Can Brian learn to change his ways and think of others?

About The Author

Frances Stickley grew up in Nottingham and Norwich in England. She is a trained children’s literacy specialist and an elementary school teacher and is the author of several picture books, including What Will You Dream of Tonight?, Love You Always, and The Mouse’s Apples. In 2017, she received the Bloomsbury and National Literacy Trust Short Story Prize. She lives with her family and a big-eared dog called Babbag.

About The Illustrator

Chris Chatterton is a bestselling children’s illustrator. He began his career in graphic design and animation, working on projects including Doctor Who. Since then, he has gone on to illustrate multiple books for children, including the bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series and the Gus picture books, which he both writes and illustrates. Originally from County Durham, England, Chris now lives in Barcelona, Spain.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books (May 7, 2024)
  • Length: 32 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781665958219
  • Grades: P - 3
  • Ages: 4 - 8

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