Whitelam Books is delighted to welcome back children's author Monica Acker as she celebrates her new picture book The Legend of Leo: a Dandy-Lion Tale, Sunday, June 28 at 3:00PM. Join us for this family-friendly event for readers of all ages. Whitelam Books is located in downtown Reading at 610 Main Street, near the intersection of Haven Street and Main Street.

Books will be available for purchase and signing. This event is free and open to the public – all are welcome!

About this event: This laugh-out-loud picture book will have kiddos engrossed and adults enjoying along with them.

This is the tale of Leo, an ordinary dandelion…

“I beg your pardon! I am anything but ordinary. I am a dande-LION, king of all beings. Golden-maned, wise, and humble, I rule over all. See how this beast bows before me?”

“Umm, I believe that cat is simply taking a nap on you.”

“Nonsense. This wise reader knows I am magnificent. ROAR!...*GASP* Why are you laughing? Stop that laughter!”

Tailor-made for hamming it up while reading aloud, The Legend of Leo: A Dandy-Lion Tale is a silly and thought-provoking story that has fun with our collective desire to think ourselves special. Be prepared for plenty of giggles and requests to make wishes on dandelions.

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