Kenny has always been overshadowed by his gifted brothers, and he's sure he can't find water for his villages when his brothers can't. Nevertheless, he sets out and keeps plugging along through clouds of bees and cacti until he reaches the cave. He destroys the crystals that show him as a weakling and does indeed get water to the village.

Maybe this book would lift up kids who have poor self images...possibly whose who feel that they could never outshine their siblings or friends.

This is a cute children's book. My 7 year old sun really liked the illustrations in this one. After reading it to him, he asked if I could buy it for him. So it is a win in our household.

This is a book featuring lions—aimed at preschoolers and/or early elementary schoolers—that conveys a message along the lines of "don't give up when things get tough, because that’s what makes you strong." I come across many similar books—both at school (through colleagues and parents, rather than for my own sake) and because of my own children—so the question is: how is this one different or new? Of course, a message can be conveyed to a child in various ways and repeated; not every book needs to offer something entirely novel. I liked the almost fantasy-like feel of it, and the illustrations aren't bad, even if the story's resolution is admittedly simple. But evaluating a children's book from an adult perspective is one thing; the real critic is my preschool-aged son. He liked it, though it is actually aimed at a slightly older age group than his.

Kenny is sure he can't find water for his villages when his brother's also aren't able to. Nevertheless, he goes on an adventure through bees and cacti until he reaches the cave. He destroys the crystals and does end up getting water to the village.

This book might be an inspiration for kids with lower self image and those who feel they could never outshine their siblings.

The illustrations were quite cute, but the font and coloring of it really wasn't it for me.