The Heart of a Lion

And the Body of a Cat

Children - Social Issues
Kindle Edition
Reviewed on 01/30/2022
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Author Biography

Shani T. Night is an Award-Winning Children's Author who has been writing on and off for the love of writing for over 13 years. Born in Washington DC, Shani now lives in Maryland with her husband and three children.

Since childhood, the author has expressed an artistic side which she would eventually share with others. Whether it was in the form of performing arts or visual arts, she has always explored and expressed her imaginary gift of thoughts, and emotions while simply just being herself; at the same time not having her light dimmed.

During the last 12 years, there has been a growing need for her to put her thoughts and written words on paper where they can come alive in the form of characters. Her desire is to share her life’s inspiration and to inspire the younger audience.

Her love of food and fellowship is expressed in her books as she has always expressed throughout her life.

Shani writes children's books from inspiration which is aimed to inspire the younger generation. Her hope is that we all will continue to let our light shine, and not allow it to be dimmed. Shani’s desire is for all readers to learn the power of words.

Shani T. Night
www.shanitnight.com

    Book Review

Reviewed by Astrid Iustulin for Readers' Favorite

The Heart of a Lion and the Body of a Cat by Shani T. Night is an illustrated children's book that tells a great story. The protagonist is a young lion who would do many things but cannot because he is sick. However, he is determined to get his way. Whenever he feels strong enough, he does whatever is forbidden to him, such as running, playing, and dancing. The result is that the young lion gets tired and sick every time. However, when his mother, who has always tended him, gets sick, our hero will learn an important lesson. The Heart of a Lion and the Body of a Cat is a book inspired by the story of a girl who has Sickle Cell Anemia, and it will help raise awareness about this issue.

The Heart of a Lion and the Body of a Cat tells a delightful story and, at the same time, teaches a great lesson to young readers. I believe that the story of the young lion can help children suffering from Sickle Cell Anemia because it will give them a model to follow and great encouragement. Also, it can inspire healthy children, who, after reading the book, will surely know how to relate better to their sick friends. Author Shani T. Night did something wonderful by writing The Heart of a Lion and the Body of a Cat. I recommend it to all parents who want to read a lovely and instructive story to their children.