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The Tale of Lily the Lion Cub
The Tale of Lily the Lion Cub — A Heartwarming Story About Honesty, Responsibility, and Making Things RightYoung readers will fall in love with Lily, a playful lion cub who discovers that even the smallest choices can make a big difference.
Lily wants to run, play, and explore her jungle home—but skipping chores, eating someone else’s snack, and hiding a broken toy quickly lead to hurt feelings and a dim, gloomy jungle. When Lily finally finds the courage to say, “I did this, and I’m sorry,” something amazing the jungle brightens, her friends forgive her, and Lily learns that honesty brings light, laughter, and trust back into her world.
This gentle, beautifully illustrated story helps children understand
Everyone makes mistakes
Hiding the truth makes things harder
Saying “I’m sorry” is brave
Fixing what you’ve broken helps friendships grow stronger
A perfect bedtime read, The Tale of Lily the Lion Cub teaches empathy, accountability, and emotional growth in a warm, encouraging way children can easily understand.
Ideal for ages 3–7, this book is a wonderful addition to classrooms, counseling offices, home libraries, and gift baskets.
Lily wants to run, play, and explore her jungle home—but skipping chores, eating someone else’s snack, and hiding a broken toy quickly lead to hurt feelings and a dim, gloomy jungle. When Lily finally finds the courage to say, “I did this, and I’m sorry,” something amazing the jungle brightens, her friends forgive her, and Lily learns that honesty brings light, laughter, and trust back into her world.
This gentle, beautifully illustrated story helps children understand
Everyone makes mistakes
Hiding the truth makes things harder
Saying “I’m sorry” is brave
Fixing what you’ve broken helps friendships grow stronger
A perfect bedtime read, The Tale of Lily the Lion Cub teaches empathy, accountability, and emotional growth in a warm, encouraging way children can easily understand.
Ideal for ages 3–7, this book is a wonderful addition to classrooms, counseling offices, home libraries, and gift baskets.
Kindle Edition
Published November 25, 2025
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Rebecca Mahoney
10 books110 followersNOTE FROM REBECCA: Hey friends, thanks so much for your interest in my books! I'm not planning to be active much on here, so if you have any questions, the best place to reach me is on Twitter at @cafecliche, or by asking a question on my website: https://www.rebeccamahoneybooks.com/c...
Rebecca Mahoney is a young adult and middle grade writer, and the co-creator of audio drama serial The Bridge Podcast. She's a strong believer in the cathartic power of all things fantastical and creepy in children's literature--and she knows firsthand that ghosts, monsters, and the unknown can give you the language you need to understand yourself. She was raised in Windham, New Hampshire, currently resides in Somerville, Massachusetts, and spends her spare time watching horror movies, collecting cloche hats, and cursing sailors at sea. She can be found on Twitter @cafecliche.
Rebecca Mahoney is a young adult and middle grade writer, and the co-creator of audio drama serial The Bridge Podcast. She's a strong believer in the cathartic power of all things fantastical and creepy in children's literature--and she knows firsthand that ghosts, monsters, and the unknown can give you the language you need to understand yourself. She was raised in Windham, New Hampshire, currently resides in Somerville, Massachusetts, and spends her spare time watching horror movies, collecting cloche hats, and cursing sailors at sea. She can be found on Twitter @cafecliche.
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