Makena is a beautiful leopard, but very different from any other leopard. While her parents have many ambitions and desires for her, Makena is her own leopard and has very clear ideas of who she is and what she wants to do. After a few adventures, Makena returns home, a success in her own way, and above all, a happy leopard. Her parents quickly learn that children do not always become who they want them to be. A story about courage, authenticity and integrity, this book will appeal to young children and to their parents alike.