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The Legend of Leo: a Dandy-Lion Tale

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Pub Date Jun 30 2026 | Archive Date Apr 15 2026


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Description

Meet Leo: part dandelion, part lion, ALL ego. This laugh-out-loud read-aloud proves even a weed can have delusions of grandeur. ROAR! 

This is the tale of Leo, an ordinary dandelion . . .

"I beg your pardon! I am anything but ordinary. I am a dande-LION, king of all creatures, and I rule over all. See how this beast bows before me?

" Umm, I believe that cat is simply taking a nap on you?

"Pish posh. Wise readers know I am magnificent. ROAR! What do you say to that? . . . GASP! Why are you laughing? I order you to stop laughing!"

Tailor-made for hamming it up while reading aloud, The Legend of Leo is a silly and thought-provoking tale that has fun with our collective desire to think ourselves special. Be prepared for plenty of giggles and requests to make wishes on dandelions.

Meet Leo: part dandelion, part lion, ALL ego. This laugh-out-loud read-aloud proves even a weed can have delusions of grandeur. ROAR! 

This is the tale of Leo, an ordinary dandelion . . .

"I beg your...


A Note From the Publisher

NOTE to WHOLESALE: All Marble Press books can be ordered from Hachette USA, Marble Press is distributed by Stable Book Group Distribution warehousing and fulfillment by Hachette). More info: jodiweiss@stablebookgroup.com

NOTE to WHOLESALE: All Marble Press books can be ordered from Hachette USA, Marble Press is distributed by Stable Book Group Distribution warehousing and fulfillment by Hachette). More info:...


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  • Animated book trailer 
  • Pitches to 500+ parenting and naturethemed outlets
  • Kids Indie Next List Campaign
  • TLA 2026 and ALA 2026 Lead Title
  • Feature promotion at school and library and bookseller conferences
  • Digital...

Available Editions

EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9781958325513
PRICE $18.99 (USD)
PAGES 32

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