A gentle and meaningful children’s story

Join Leona the Lion on a journey to discover that the strength she’s searching for has been inside her all along.

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Leona Learns to Breathe book cover
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E-book pre-sale July 10, 2026
Print sale date August 6, 2026

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About the book

A little lion. A big journey.

Have you ever had trouble finding your breath … your voice … or your way?

In this gentle and meaningful story, Leona the Lion sets out on a journey to find her roar. Along the way, she meets kind and caring friends who remind her to slow down, breathe deeply, and keep going, even when it feels hard.

Because sometimes, the strength we’re searching for has been inside us all along … we just need a little help to find it.

And step by step, breath by breath, Leona does just that.

Leona’s journey

Simple reminders that can help little readers through hard moments.

01

Slow down

Pause long enough to notice what your body and feelings are telling you.

02

Breathe deeply

Make space for calm, courage, and the voice that may feel hard to find.

03

Keep going

Move forward step by step, breath by breath, with help from caring friends.

Meet the creators

The people behind Leona’s story.

Perrin White
About the author

Perrin White

MSP, CCC-SLP, COM®, RYT® 200

Perrin White is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist, Registered Yoga Teacher and Breath Coach. Her work centers on bridging both her professional training and personal experiences to help clients breathe and be well.

Through listening to her own body and seeking answers, Perrin was able to successfully support her sleep-disordered breathing, airway issues, and tongue tie. She navigated hard lessons, both earned and learned, to help utilize what her younger self and current self needs to stay healthy. This is her guiding force for all that she pursues personally, professionally, and spiritually.

Perrin is also mother to Leona and a diva dachshund named Vanna. She lives in Greenville, South Carolina.

breathewellbewell.info · @breathewellbewell

Kate Furman
About the illustrator

Kate Furman

Kate Furman is a jeweler and illustrator based in Greenville, South Carolina. She holds a BFA in Jewelry & Metalsmithing from the University of Georgia and an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. Her work moves fluidly between handcrafted fine jewelry and illustration.

Drawing inspiration from nature, memory, and everyday moments, her imagery often features animals, flowers, and quiet scenes that reflect a sense of curiosity, warmth, and storytelling.

Kate lives in Greenville with her husband and their two young daughters, where family life and time spent outdoors often shape her creative perspective.

KateFurman.com · @katefurmanjewelry

Leona Learns to Breathe

Step by step.
Breath by breath.

A warm story about slowing down, finding courage, and discovering the strength that has been there all along.

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