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Cassie’s Little Lion

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A Tender, Uplifting Story About Reclaiming Your Dreams, Healing Childhood Shame, and Remembering Who You Were Before the World Told You Not To

Feeling stuck, uninspired, or disconnected from the person you once dreamed of becoming?
Cassie’s Little Lion is a gentle but powerful reminder that your creativity, courage, and inner fire were never lost—they were only waiting for you to remember.

Part moral allegory, part spiritual memoir, and part modern fable, this beautifully told story speaks to children, teenagers, and adults alike, offering comfort, inspiration, and a quiet call back to authenticity.

When Cassandra was six years old, she drew a lion.
Wild. Brave. Full of heart.
She didn’t question whether it was good enough—she simply created from joy.

That drawing was published in a national newspaper, a moment of radiant affirmation for a child who loved to dream.

But life moved on.
The lion was forgotten… until years later, it returned in the most unexpected way—wrapped around a fish and chip order.

Mocked. Ridiculed. Pinned to noticeboards by teachers who couldn’t see its magic, the drawing became a turning point. A test. A soul message.

Because the lion was never lost.
It was waiting.

Cassie’s Little Lion is a tender, true story about reclaiming creative power, healing childhood wounds, and coming home to yourself. It’s for anyone who was once told they were “too much,” “not enough,” or “dreaming too big.”

If you’ve ever dimmed your light to fit in…
If you’ve ever stopped creating because someone laughed…
If you’ve ever felt the quiet ache of a forgotten dream…

This book is for you.

You’ll discover themes of:

  • Inner child healing & creative recovery
  • Self-belief, courage, and self-worth
  • Art as medicine and expression
  • Gentle spirituality and soulful reflection
  • Short inspirational stories with lasting impact

What is real is never lost.
Your inner lion is still alive.
It’s waiting for you.

Let it roar.

Perfect for readers who love:

  • Soulful self-discovery journeys
  • Inspirational short stories
  • Creative recovery & inner child healing
  • Gentle, spiritual memoirs
  • Art as medicine
  • Fables for adults and children

AMAZON:

US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4ZQ84W8

CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0F4ZQ84W8

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F4ZQ84W8

AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0F4ZQ84W8

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Follow your heart! Heed the call for courage with this inspiring read.

Cassie's Little Lion

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Cassie’s Little Lion

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