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Embracing Your Inner Lion: A Celebration of ‘The Mighty Mane’

Discover ‘The Mighty Mane: A Long-Haired Boy Finds His Pride,’ a heartwarming new picture book by young author Zac Robin that celebrates self-acceptance and the beauty of being different. Perfect for readers aged 2–6.

Finding the courage to stand out can be a challenge for anyone, but for a young boy with hair that just won’t stop growing, it’s a journey toward discovering his own “mighty mane.” We are thrilled to announce the publication of The Mighty Mane: A Long-Haired Boy Finds His Pride, a beautiful new celebration of individuality and the power of self-love.

The Mighty Mane: A Long Haired Boy Finds His Pride by Zac Robin

A Story for Every Wild and Wonderful Child

In a world where most boys have hair that is “snip, snap, neat and short,” our protagonist stands apart. His hair grows and grows, leading him on a transformative journey from uncertainty to absolute pride.

Through rhythmic, repetitive language specifically crafted for early readers, this story encourages children to make the journey their own. It is more than just a book about hair; it is a heartwarming reminder that we are all wild, wonderful, and mighty in our own way.

The Mighty Mane: A Long Haired Boy Finds His Pride by Zac Robin

Why Parents and Educators Love It

  • Promotes Self-Acceptance: Follows a young boy as he learns to embrace his uniqueness.

  • Builds Confidence: Offers gentle encouragement and rhythmic prose that empowers children to be true to themselves.

  • Early Literacy Support: Uses engaging, repetitive language perfect for the 2–6 age group.

What Readers Are Saying

“A much-needed story! There are so many books for girls about hair, but seeing a boy celebrate his long hair as a ‘mighty mane’ is so empowering for my son.” — Early Reviewer

“The rhythmic flow makes this a perfect bedtime read. My 4-year-old was chanting ‘mighty mane’ by the end of the first night!” — Parent Feedback

“Zac Robin has captured the essence of what it feels like to be ‘different’ and turned it into a superpower.” — Teacher comment

The Mighty Mane: A Long Haired Boy Finds His Pride by Zac Robin

About the Author: Zac Robin

Zac Robin loves to fill the world with stories and songs. As a young creator, he knows that being different is a superpower. The Mighty Mane is his first book, inspired by his own experiences growing a magnificent mane.

Book Details

Title: The Mighty Mane: A Long-Haired Boy Finds His Pride
Reading Age: 2 – 6 years
Print Length: 32 pages
Publication Date: 19 January 2026
Dimensions: 21.59 x 0.2 x 21.59 cm

The Mighty Mane: A Long Haired Boy Finds His Pride by Zac Robin

Bring Home the Magic

Ready to help your little one find their pride?

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Books by Sarah Peace

Books by Sarah Peace

Scott Joplin 100 Years On published 2017 under the DoubleU imprint, this essay brings the work of 19th century American composer Scott Joplin also known as the King of Ragtime into context with contemporary discourses on the role of music in influencing and reflecting perceptions on race and belonging. Available on Amazon US and UK

A compilation of art and text by artists who locate the the written word as their material edited by Sarah Peace. See more:  WordPower: Language as Medium published 2019

2020 publication  Nollywood on the Pulpit (Original writing and research on Nigerian cinema, Pentecostalism and performance art) watch an overview with its author Sarah Peace. Buy

Other titles: The Art of Thomas Sowell (2018)

Find titles by Sarah Peace on Waterstones and Amazon

Find articles on the web by this author:

Sarah Peace: Five Reasons Black Lives Matter Failed in the UK Sarah Peace Huffington Post 3rd Oct 2016

Sarah Peace: “Artists and Brexit: The response of the art world continues to be a monotonous one” a-n 27th Feb 2017

 

WordPower: Language As Medium Open Call

OPEN CALL/PUBLICATION

WordPower: Language as Medium
Publisher: Library X
Editor: S. Peace
Release date: late 2018/early 2019

Artists with writerly practices and projects realised primarily with text are invited to contribute to the publication of an anthology that examines the power of text in contemporary creative practices. Themes are broad ranging from design/graphic driven concepts to socially engaged works and participatory installations.

Selected works will be featured in the print publication WordPower (2018/19), will include contributions from emerging and established artists as well as non-artists. All submissions are restricted to work produced within the last five years.

Work can be presented as photographic documentation of drawings, print, digital, installation, performance, sound or mixed media formats. Categories will include collage, experimental sculpture, installation, socially engaged practices, participatory, performance and wordscapes.

Submitted work[s] should include its year, format and description. Submissions of a maximum of 8 images from each artist/collective/project and should be accompanied with a bio and short text reflecting on the theme.

Submissions