A
modern American boy named Daniel faces his own "lion,"
fear, as a bully harasses him at school. Walk with Daniel as he
receives comfort and guidance from his friends and family, his
guardian angel, and the saints to meet this challenge.
Conciliar
Press, Ben Lomond, CA
Written
and illustrated by
Claire
Brandenburg
Some
sample illustrations from Daniel and the Lion
Crossing
himself he bowed deeply as he passed in front of the Royal Doors.
Venerating
the icon of Jesus, he prayed: "Jesus have mercy on me.
I am really
afraid of that Paul guy at school. Help me. Take away my fear."
On his
way to school the next day Daniel passed Mr. Zorbas' grocery.
"Mr
Zorbas? Mr. Zorbas stopped sweeping. "Daniel, my son, your
late! You should be at school."
"Mr.
Zorbas, there is this kid that's going to beat me up if he sees
me today. If you were me what would you do?"
"Ah,
Daniel, the Mother of God will stand for you. Ask her to come
with you to school. Trust in her my boy and she will help you."
