But We're Not Lions:The animals were mighty and magnificent, but they were miserable! For way too long, theyd been forced to become something that didnt feel right something that felt too much like bad days and scratchy things. The animals needed a hero, or someone to show them that a hero was in each of them all along. A book about boundaries, peer pressure, self esteem, and self acceptance, and a reminder for all kids that the very best thing about them, is them.