A Leopard Never Changes its Spots: Will Leopard Really Become a Jungle Vegetarian? Find Out in This Delightfully Funny Picture Book - Paperback

by Hilary Lawrence (Author), Katherine Summerville (Illustrator)

Winner of the International Book Award

An award-winning children's picture book everyone is talking about - and a must-have for every child's bookshelf.

Awards & Recognition

Winner - International Book Award (6 June 2025)

Finalist - IAN Book of the Year Awards (15 November 2025)

Winner - Golden Wizard Book Award (2 July 2025)

Winner - Literary Global Children's Book Award (12 May 2025)

Winner - Mom's Choice Awards Gold (22 August 2025)

"Dear animals, take a chance on me!

Let me prove I've changed; just come and see!

It will be a party like never before,

A night that's remembered forevermore.''

Larry the big, bad Leopard is lonely, not having any friends. He decides to make amends and invites all the animals to a fabulous party. But should they give Larry a second chance...?

This uplifting, laugh-out-loud tale with a surprise ending teaches a valuable lesson about being too trusting. It reminds us to listen to our instincts and make good choices, especially when it comes to picking our friends. "A Leopard Never Changes Its Spots" is a cautionary tale full of excitement and adventure, sure to be a bedtime favourite while teaching an essential life lesson

Perfect for:

- Bedtime reading

- Read-aloud story time

- Classrooms and libraries

- Meaningful conversations with children

Giving Back

100% of profits from A Leopard Never Changes Its Spots are donated to children's charities.

We proudly support:

KidsOR, saving children's lives in the world's poorest countries

The Reading Clinic, helping children with dyslexia and dyscalculia

Thank you for helping us to sustain this much-needed work.