Stephen Hiss' stories are entertaining, fun to read, and create a perfect opportunity for parents to introduce appropriately at an early age the notion of managing some of life's most important challenges such as friendships and developing self-esteem. Here, in The Lion Without a Tail, Hiss beautifully and in an interesting way builds a common scenario that any child may encounter. And created space and opportunity for the reader to interact with the child and begin the learning process.