Leo and the Lightning Dragons

by Gill White

B. Gilli (Cover Designer)

Written by Gill White for her son Leo who suffers from Ohtahara Syndrome, an extremely rare form of epilepsy, and beautifully illustrated by Fife artist Gilli B, this story has been positively received by parents of children with complex needs, by care workers and medical staff and by parents of healthy young children who love the book simply as an adventure story.
Everybody in the kingdom is supporting the brave knight Leo in his battle against his fearsome dragons. They try lots of different things to help him defeat them but eventually Leo realises that the most important thing to do is to believe in himself.
This beautifully illustrated book with a poignant and uplifting rhyming story encourages children to persevere and find strength in the face of adversity, even when it seems that nothing is working.
All royalties from the sale of this book will go to CHAS (Children's Hospices across Scotland).

• ISBN13: 9781912280216
• Publish Date: 30 January 2019
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Imprint: Fledgling Press
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 32
• Language: English

Reviews

[stressedrach]

Firstly, I’d like to say that the dedication to Leo at the front of the book was beautiful, he is truly a remarkable boy.
Reading this book, it would look like a regular preschool, early years children’s book that many parents would read to their children. I am sure a child wouldn’t understand that it is based on Leo’s own ‘dragons’ but to us parents, we know and I for one think Leo is a brave young boy.
The story was beautifully written and illustrated, my son really likes it.
I really like that they have included sensory play at the back of the book to bring the book to life.
This book is more than just a story, it is a real boys life, which makes it even more special and I hope they do find something to help Leo and wish them every success with the book.