A humorous and relatable story about imagination, play, and the sometimes tricky balance between childhood energy and a parent’s daily routine.
On weekends, Leo and his mom usually play together. But today, mom is suddenly busy with lots to do before she can join in the fun. So, she asks Leo to play on his own. But playing alone is so boring! Pirates? Already done that. Space adventure? Not exciting anymore. What else can he do? Then, inspiration strikes! After reading a book about lions, he has an idea—he’ll be a lion on the hunt! At first, he tries hunting his toys and even draws his “prey,” but nothing feels quite right—until he spots his mom’s zebra-print pants. That’s it! From that moment on, her daily chores become part of his wild adventure. As Leo hides, sneaks, and builds his lair out of freshly ironed laundry, we see two parallel stories unfold—his exciting game and his mom’s busy day. But when Leo takes the hunt too far and pounces on his mom’s leg… it turns out zebras don’t like being lunch! At bedtime, a new book about dinosaurs sparks his imagination for tomorrow’s adventure. Turns out, playing alone can be pretty exciting too!
KEY SELLING POINTS
Captures the everyday challenges and joys of parent-child relationships.
Leo’s journey from frustration to creativity demonstrates how children can turn boredom into exciting adventures.
Playful yet realistic interactions between Leo and his mom make the story both heartwarming and authentic.
A nice example to talk to children about boundaries.
Picturebook Age: 3+ Pages: 32 Size: 200*200 mm Unpublished
