Ryan the Lion

Ryan the Lion is a beautifully illustrated children's story that explores themes of social tolerance, self-esteem and personal identity. Ryan is a lion cub who acts like the other animals in the jungle because he thinks they are cooler than lions. In doing so, however, he attracts their ridicule. As Ryan grows up, his mane gets longer and his roar develops. Soon he attracts admiration, and he feels pride in being himself.