The Lion Inside 10th Anniversary Edition
On sale
10th April 2025
Price: £7.99
Celebrate the 10th birthday of this bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. The Lion Inside has sold over 5 million copies worldwide in 42 languages.
In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold,
Stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old.
And under that rock in a tinyful house,
Lived the littlest, quietest, meekest brown mouse.
Fed up of being ignored by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest, bossiest people are scared sometimes . . . and even the smallest creatures can have the heart of a lion!
This special new edition features shiny gold foil on the cover and includes notes from Rachel and Jim to the reader, as well as a sneak peek at some early sketches of Mouse and Lion! The perfect gift for new and existing fans of this modern classic from award-winning and bestselling creators Rachel Bright and Jim Field.
“A heartfelt message, delightfully conveyed.” Parents in Touch
“Captivating.” Books for Keeps
“A delight to read over and over again.” WRD
In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold,
Stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old.
And under that rock in a tinyful house,
Lived the littlest, quietest, meekest brown mouse.
Fed up of being ignored by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest, bossiest people are scared sometimes . . . and even the smallest creatures can have the heart of a lion!
This special new edition features shiny gold foil on the cover and includes notes from Rachel and Jim to the reader, as well as a sneak peek at some early sketches of Mouse and Lion! The perfect gift for new and existing fans of this modern classic from award-winning and bestselling creators Rachel Bright and Jim Field.
“A heartfelt message, delightfully conveyed.” Parents in Touch
“Captivating.” Books for Keeps
“A delight to read over and over again.” WRD
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Reviews
A heartfelt message, delightfully conveyed
[This] adorable, big-eared mouse will easily win over readers.
Charming... Older children will appreciate the moral of the story....Meanwhile, younger children will love looking at the fun, vibrant illustrations of all the animals
Rachel Bright's rhyming story reads aloud well, and Jim Field's illustrations are a delight ... A book to treasure that has already been shared many times with grandchildren
A delight to read over and over again