Synopsis
Written by C. Austin Lee and illustrated by Quinn Feeney Lee, this story illustrates that life is not always fair. We are all born with different God-given skills, gifts and talents. We don't always get the skills and talents we wish we had, but the secret to life is discovering what our gifts are and learning how to use them to help ourselves and those around us. The Little Lion Declan is frustrated that he can't dunk a basketball like Joey the giraffe but comes to realize that he has many other talents that he can grow and develop to help him throughout his life. <P> A Lesson Discussion Guide and Activity Section are included with the story to assist you in reinforcing the book's lesson.
About the Author
C. Austin Lee grew up outside Philadelphia, earned a BS in Biology and Business Administration from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA and moved to New York City where he earned a MBA from Pace University and advanced through positions of increasing responsibility in sales, marketing, management and business strategy in the biotech and medical device industries. <P> Austin was fortunate to have had strong parents, teachers, mentors and coaches to guide him throughout his life and has always tried to do the same for others. He has had the privilege of working with excellent organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, his church, the West End Youth Center (as a wrestling coach), Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Westchester Children s Association. <P> Austin developed the Declan the Lion Series and the American Values Publishing Company, Inc. to help children build a strong foundation of self esteem and values that will allow them to achieve success in their lives. <P> C. Austin Lee currently resides in Newport Beach, California with his wife Nicole and dogs Bentley and Calvin. He is the oldest of 17 grandchildren and enjoys spending time with his family including his Aunt Quinn, the illustrator and his nephew and Godson, Declan. <P> About The Illustrator <P> Quinn Feeney Lee grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree at Bloomsburg University. Quinn lives in Montgomeryville, PA with her husband, Bob and her children Michael, Julia, Austin and Mary Kate and dog, Charlie. She loves drawing and painting, but is most passionate about raising her four, wonderful children. Quinn enjoys spending time with her large, extended family including her nephew, author C. Austin Lee.
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