About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is caught in a cycle of comparison or feeling discouraged by a peer's success. It is a perfect choice for the young perfectionist who feels that if they are not the best, they shouldn't try at all. Through a series of witty vignettes, the story follows Lion and Stoat, two master artists who are constantly trying to outdo one another with their canvases. The book explores the thin line between rivalry and inspiration. While the two characters are technically competitors, their desire to be better than the other actually pushes them to create their most imaginative work. It is a gentle, humorous look at how a little bit of jealousy can be transformed into creative energy. Ideal for children ages 6 to 9, it validates the feeling of wanting to be the best while showing that having a worthy opponent is actually a gift that makes life more interesting.
