Leo the Lion Who Taught Me is a heartfelt picture book that celebrates the bond between children and their pets. Inspired by two real-life cats—one from childhood and one today—this story follows a young narrator as they grow up alongside Leo, a kind and loyal companion who teaches lessons about love, trust, patience, and what it means to truly care for another being.
With gentle text and touching illustrations, this book is a tribute to the pets who shape our lives and stay in our hearts forever.
Perfect for families, classrooms, or anyone who’s been changed by the love of an animal.
Leo the Lion Who Taught Me is a heartfelt picture book that celebrates the bond between children and their pets. Inspired by two real-life cats—one from childhood and one today—this story follows a young narrator as they grow up alongside Leo, a kind and loyal companion who teaches lessons about love, trust, patience, and what it means to truly care for another being.
With gentle text and touching illustrations, this book is a tribute to the pets who shape our lives and stay in our hearts forever.
Perfect for families, classrooms, or anyone who’s been changed by the love of an animal.
Leo the Lion Who Taught Me is a lovely picture book that shows the positive impact a pet can have on a child. Inspired by two real-life cats—one from childhood and one today- we watch as the bond between child and feline grows into a beautiful friendship.
Introducing a cat like Leo into the family can have many tremendous benefits. He can inspire children to learn empathy and responsibility while also providing affection, entertainment, and comfort. Leo joined the sweet girl's family as a kitty, and they instantly bonded. Through adorable illustrations, readers watch as the little girl and the feline play together, bringing joy into their lives. The kitty demonstrates the fun to be had by exploring your surroundings and the importance of resting to recharge your battery. He also showed his human companion that friendships come in all shapes, sizes, and (in their case) different animal species. Leo demonstrated how to be brave in potentially scary situations and how to show kindness to others. Leo brought so much joy to the little girl's life, but more importantly, the kitty cat brought her comfort. When tears clouded the child's eyes, Leo was there. Leo was there to listen, to offer support, and to help the girl feel safe.
Anyone with a pet knows that, yes, animals can be a lot of work, but they can and often do change our lives for the better. They can sense when we need extra hugs and make us smile by just being themselves. It's evident by reading Leo, the Lion Who Taught Me that the author loves having cats in their life and understands the profound impact they can have on a person, regardless of age. My recommended age group for Leo, the Lion Who Taught Me is broad, from birth to 9 years. Children who struggle to comprehend the storyline will still love the story thanks to the beautiful and smile-inducing illustrations. Leo's smile lit up the pages, and the ending image was, in a word, purrfect!