Let's celebrate Leon's Day the half-way point to Christmas! This delightful children's holiday book introduces Leon the Koala and his animal friends from New Zealand and Australia. Leon's Day - A Summer Christmas Story encourages the Christmas spirit of giving all year long! This story set on June 25th - Leon's Day also introduces the concepts of the southern hemisphere and the differences in seasons. They have warm Christmas holidays not snowy cold days. It also highlights celebration traditions in New Zealand and touches on the beautiful Maori culture and language. The animals like Leon the koala have escaped horrible hot weather winter conditions and now live together on an animal preserve. Leon encounters two elves on holiday vacation Lizzy and Mike. The little generous elves help make the animal's lives a bit more fun. Leon is inspired to help other animals not on the preserve and Lizzy and Mike are determined to help every year on their vacations from the North Pole. Included in the book is a fun recipe that children can try with parents and creative suggestions on how to celebrate this holiday, which is centered around helping those in need, especially animals. This book is truly about the spirit of giving!