The Tale Of Apollo, The Fiery Lion: Leo

When poachers come for the cubs, every lion on the plains hides. Every lion but one.

Beneath the blazing African sun, Apollo leads the largest pride on the savanna. He keeps forty lions safe, teaches every cub to roar, and rules with strength and warmth in equal measure. But when poachers set traps for the youngest cubs, fear spreads, and even the neighbouring prides keep their heads down. Apollo does not. Under cover of moonlight he frees the little ones, then steps from the shadows and lets loose a roar so fierce the ground shakes and the hunters scatter into the dark.

Real strength, Apollo shows, is not about being the biggest. It is about using what you have to protect the ones who cannot protect themselves.

Ages 4 to 8. The perfect birthday gift for a little Leo (born 23 July to 22 August), and for any bold, big-hearted child learning to lead.

Part of The Zodiac Tales, a picture-book series with a different animal hero for every star sign.

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