Books that include a character called LEON
Leon Spreads His Wings
Wendy Lee
A humorous and touching set of three illustrated, linked stories about a young boy who faces up to his fear of flying.When Mum and Dad come up with some ideas of where to go on holiday, Leon doesn’t want to go to any of the places they suggest. And when his family are invited to go and visit his new baby cousin in Spain, Leon says he doesn’t want to go there either. Because Leon is too scared to fly. Aeroplanes are so big, and so loud … and how do they stay in the air? But when baby Jorge comes to stay, he doesn’t mind flying one bit, even when he loses his blanky – and he’s only one! Leon realizes that at six and three quarters, it’s time to be brave; time to spread his wings.
Characters: Leon
Neon Leon
Jane Clarke
Everyone knows that chameleons are the best at fitting in. But not Leon. Leon is neon! In fact, he's SO bright that he keeps all the other chameleons awake at night. But poor Leon is lonely, so he goes off in search of somewhere he can blend in.In this delightful interactive book, filled with vibrant neon artwork, children can help Leon on his journey by counting his steps, sending him to sleep and giving him lots of reassurance when he's feeling down. But will he ever find a place he can fit in...?"Joyously written and illustrated" - New Statesman
Characters: Leon
Ish
Peter H. Reynolds
A creative spirit learns that a drawing doesn't have to look exactly like anything in this gentle fable from the creator of the award-winning, bestselling picture book The Dot. An inspiring, encouraging story for budding artists everywhere, the acclaimed illustrator of The Dot, Sky Colour and the Judy Moody series tells the story of Ramon, who loves to draw. Anytime. Anything. Anywhere. Drawing is what Ramon does. It's what makes him happy. But in one split second, all that changes. A single remark by Ramon's older brother, Leon, turns Ramon's carefree sketches into joyless struggles. Luckily for Ramon, though, his little sister, Marisol, sees the world differently and she opens his eyes to something a lot more valuable than getting things exactly right...
Leon's Magic Mantra
Sarah Griffiths
From a young age, diving Olympic medallist, Leon Taylor recognised how sport brought him so much JOY. Find out in this uplifting tale how to make our dreams a reality, through effort, perseverance, and the power of self-belief. Leon’s inspirational story of his early life shares how we can all connect with the magic inside ourselves.
Characters: Leon
Leon and Bob
Simon James
Bob is Leon's best friend. He shares Leon's room. Everywhere Leon goes, Bob goes too. Then one day a boy moves in next door. But when Leon goes to ask his new neighbour to go to the park with him, he discovers Bob has gone...