Review: A bedtime story that teaches a lesson to children and adults alike.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 20, 2014
Once again, children's book author Assaf Marcus has written a story that is equipped with lessons and values. His first book, The Peaceful Lion and the Nagging Crow, was one of my kids' favorite bedtime stories. Imagine my kids' delight when I told them I bought them this second book involving the Peaceful Lion.This second book, The Juice of Life, is a story where the Lion was having a juice party with his animal friends. He gave them cups to be filled with juice. Most of the animals chose the cups that looked beautiful, bigger, more colorful and visually captivating. The rest, however, were disappointed with the cups that were left for them.The Lion had alluded the animals with choice cups to being  materialistic. He pointed out that those who picked up the nicest looking cups tend to put value to objects based on their outer appearance, instead of what is seen inside. This lesson is similar to the very famous quote, "Do not judge the book by its cover." Most of the time, we only see the surface, what is outside, what is beautiful in our eyes. But the truth is, there is much more than meets the eye, we only see as much as one allows us to see. It is what's underneath that is important. It is what is inside the cup that matters most. The wise Lion imparted the message that the juice inside the cup is the one that must be celebrated because it is the one that bring nourishment to life.I really liked this book. It's not only an ordinary bedtime story but it is a story that teaches lesson to children and adults alike. My kids and I highly recommend The Juice of Life to parents with children and we're leaving a 5-star review because we love the Peaceful Lion!