Leonardo the Lion: A Hard Nut to Crack is the second in the series, exploring a new adventure of Leonardo and his friends. In this story, Leonardo tries to understand why his best friend Ellie, an otherwise happy and energetic elephant, is acting so out of the ordinary. The Leonardo the Lion stories explore common challenges that every child and student encounters today; fears and obstacles about making new friends, being accepted by others, and diversity within their community, with the core of every lesson being centered around love, kindness, and respect. In A Hard Nut to Crack, Leonardo and his friends encounter bullying. Positive self-image, self-respect, and respecting others are encouraged in this series. The book is filled with colorful photos of Leonardo and his friends, a fun and educational story, and positive morals that encourage a positive outlook. These books are great for both read alouds and silent reading. Age range 4 to 8 years old. We invite you to join Leonardo and his friends again on their adventures and add A Hard Nut to Crack to your collection.