The little lion opened its mouth wide and tried to roar. Only a tiny squeak came out.
The little lion marched deep into the jungle to find its roar.
It found a monkey swinging in the vines. "Can you teach me to roar?" the little lion asked.
The monkey demonstrated a mighty hoot. Bananas fell, and one landed on the little lion's head. It tried to copy — but only a squeak came out.
Next, the little lion found an elephant and a zebra. Their trumpet and bray filled the air.
The little lion tried to copy them, but only a squeak came out. It thought: maybe roaring isn't about copying others. It turned and walked away, ears flat.
Then a tremendous ROAR echoed through the jungle! Branches shook and leaves swirled down.
The little lion spun around, paws trembling. Sitting on a stump was its tiny baby brother, paws clenched, letting out another perfect roar.
The little lion's mouth dropped open. Then a laugh escaped. It padded over and nudged its baby brother with its nose.
Suddenly, a soft rumbling purr rumbled from the little lion's throat. It curled up beside its brother, listening to the steady sound of the jungle breathing.
