Lacinda the Lion is a Super Youneek Beast: A Children's Book About Celebrating Being Unique

by Beth Davis (Contributor)

Lacinda the Lion was born in a tiny town where being a Super Youneek Beast wasn't always celebrated. Her friends and family didn't know quite what to think of her! She faces some challenges and curious eyes when she goes to school for the first time, but there's an awesome learning moment for all at the end of the day. This book is a touching story about being unique, gaining self-esteem, and celebrating exactly who you are!

30 pages, Hardcover

Published December 8, 2022

Reviews

[Avi Dinsa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Davis’s fun tale bursts with color and self-affirmation, celebrating what it means to stand out in a world that sometimes just doesn’t get it. Lacinda is born with bright red hair, big blue eyes, and a smattering of freckles: a striking contrast to the usual golden-furred lions around her. Her family, her classmates, even her teacher—none of them quite know what to make of her. Their repeated refrain? “I’ve never seen a lion like Lacinda before.” And Lacinda? She’s just trying to find her place.

Davis keeps the text simple, repetitive, and rhythmic—just right for early readers, though the “they didn’t know what to think” refrain may feel a bit overplayed. The illustrations are full of bright, inviting hues and mirror Lacinda’s artistic spirit as well as the book’s core message. While the plot doesn’t veer far from familiar “be yourself” territory, it delivers its lesson with warmth and sincerity. The ending lands with a feel-good glow. A lively, color-splashed tale that reassures young readers: being different isn’t just okay—it’s Super Youneek.