A lionhearted mouse

The Lion Inside is essential reading for boosting self-confidence in children. With magical illustrations, verses, and messages, it is written from the perspective of a tiny mouse who has grown tired of being invisible and small. He wishes to be important and strong, just for once, like a lion, the king of the jungle. Tired of living in fear, the mouse works up the courage to take a drastic step—he goes straight to the lion to learn how to roar! Here, the story gains an extra layer, as the mouse discovers something he could never have imagined even in his dreams—lions are afraid of mice.

Not only does the little mouse send a message to children that it is important to be brave, to step outside one's comfort zone, and to give one's all to achieve one's dreams, but the lion also benefits—he earns the right to be afraid.

The Lion Inside is an ode to both courage and fear at the same time. Regardless of the position we hold or that is imposed upon us in life—the position of fearless, macho lions or the position of withdrawn, tiny mice—we all have the right to both fears and opportunities. Children understand this very well and love hearing it, so it is no surprise that The Lion Inside is a bestseller worldwide.

From the author of New York Times bestsellers, one of a series of timeless books that children adore (The Lion Inside, The Koala Who Could, The Squirrels Who Squabbled, The Gecko Who Wanted to Be a Star, The Panda Who Wanted to Panda, The Whale Who Wanted More).

“Everyone of us has
a mouse and a lion inside.
Whether you are big or small
it really doesn’t matter.
Even when you are small,
when you want something strongly,
if you are a LION at heart,
that is the only thing that MATTERS.”

Text: Rachel Bright

Illustrations: Jim Field

Translation from English: Sandra Dosković Ognjenović

Format: 30 x 24 cm

Binding: Hardcover

Number of pages: 32