The Lion Who Saw Himself in the Water

When a good-natured Lion sees his reflection for the first time in a pool of water, he gasps in fear at the fierce creature staring back at him, and is too frightened to drink – until he finally learns to overcome his fear. Children learn through the Lion how to deal positively with the fears and inhibitions that so often arise from situations they may not yet understand.
This is one of a series of stories collected by Idries Shah – a Teaching-Story – used for hundreds of years in the East as an educational instrument to help children understand life. This story was originally told by the 13th century Sufi poet Jalaluddin Rumi.
Beautifully illustrated by Ingrid Rodriguez, the illustrations bring the animals in the story to life, showing their emotions with warmth and humor.