A beautifully illustrated and positively inspirational story.
For centuries, the lion has been viewed as a majestic symbol of strength and courage. Through visualization, R.C. Chizhov uses the stately king of beasts to teach children how they can overcome their fears in the book The Lion in Your Heart. Along with his family, a young boy named Dennis has just moved into a new home. The dark shadows in Dennis’s unfamiliar room play tricks in his mind and he becomes too scared to fall asleep. His mother, however, comforts Dennis and shares with him a simple method to overcome fear that he can use in this and in many other areas of his life. “There will be times when you are frightened or nervous. But if you wake the sleeping lion in your heart, your fear will slowly disappear.” By the end of the book, Chizhov reveals that small children are not the only ones who get scared and can draw on the courage of the lion in their hearts.
By employing an effective psychological approach to deal with fear, Chizhov has created a picture book that is not only delightful to read, but is also effective in helping children to handle their anxiety. After Dennis’s mother tells him that there is a lion in the room, it is fun to join the young boy on his search for the magnificent beast throughout the bedroom. Colorful full-page illustrations accompany and enhance the touching story. The artwork really comes alive when Dennis begins to imagine all of the potentially scary places that his lionheart can help him, including secret missions and space exploration!
The Lion in Your Heart is a charming story about a scared boy overcoming his fears. But more than that, it is also a wonderful tool for youths everywhere to roar like a lion and bravely vanquish their own apprehensions. Perfect for children that struggle with fears, nervousness or anxiety, The Lion in Your Heart is a beautifully illustrated and positively inspirational story told with warmth and heart.
