Ada Singa di dalam Dirimu (The Lion Inside)

text by Rachel Bright
illustrations by Jim Field
first published by Orchard Books, 2015
published by PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama - M&C
Paperback
ISBN: 9786024289508
* an Indonesian edition
* for age 3+

"Rasanya seperti hal paling menakutkan yang pernah ia lakukan...
Tapi jika kamu ingin segalanya berubah, pertama kamu harus mengubah dirimu."

Do not judge a book by its cover. Pertama kali lihat, Mama pikir ini buku pasti ceritanya bayi banget. Setelah membaca isinya, luar biasa, ceritanya sungguh realistis. Sederhana tapi bermakna dalam.

Tentang seekor tikus kecil yang melawan ketakutannya sendiri, ingin menjumpai sang raja popular, yaitu Singa. Demi impiannya memiliki banyak teman serta merasakan hidup lebih indah. Hendak apakah ia? Ia hanya ingin belajar mengaum langsung dari ahlinya.

Selama pemotretan untuk review, Sabio bolak-balik berkata, "Sebentar, Mama, aku mau baca lagi". Padahal buku ini sudah berkali-kali dibaca, tawa geli Sabio selalu terdengar disela-sela suara kertas yang dibalik. Pemilihan kata-katanya memang dramatis, puitis, plus humoris.

Belum lagi ilustrasinya, benar-benar menghidupkan sebuah cerita. Coba tutup semua hurufnya, dan "baca" tanpa tulisan. Cukup lihat gambarnya, cerita yang inspiratif ini dapat dimengerti dengan mudah.

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"It feels like the scariest thing he has ever done ...
But if you want things to change, first you have to change yourself. "

Don't judge a book by its cover. At first, Mom thought this book's story must be really babyish. After reading the contents, it's pretty amazing, the story is really realistic. Simple but meaningful.

About a little mouse who fights against his own fear, wanting to meet the popular king, The Lion. For the sake of his dream to have many friends and to feel a beautiful life. What does he want from The Lion? He just wants to learn how to roar directly from the expert.

During the photo shoot for the review, Sabio oftenly says, "Wait a minute, Mom, I want to read it again". Even though this book has been read many times, Sabio's giggles are always heard between the sound of page turning. Rachel Bright's choice of words is indeed dramatic, poetic, plus humorous.

Not to mention the illustrations, which really bring its story to life. Try closing all the letters, and "read" the book without its writing. Just by looking at the pictures, this inspiring story can be easily understood.