There's a Lion in My Cornflakes by Michelle Robrinson

A free lion?  In a cereal box?  See that?  JUST IGNORE IT!!!  Dan and his brother decide that they simply MUST have a lion and began collecting coupons from the boxes of cereal.  It takes A LOT of boxes of cereal to collect enough coupons for a lion.  Once the boys have sent the coupons in to the cereal, the anxiously await the arrival of their lion.  However when the delivery truck arrives, it is not a lion at all but rather a grizzly bear.  When the boys contact the company their problem only grows.  Will they EVER get the lion they were promised?


Text:  5 Buckeye leaves
Illustrations:  5 Buckeye leaves

Monty's Magnificent Mane by Gemma O'Neil

Monty is very impressed with his beautiful mane.  Monty's friends the meerkats like to play in it.  Monty is furious when he finds out his mane is matted together from all the fun.  Monty decides to go to the nearby water hole to pout.  Upon arriving at the watering hole Monty meets a new friend.  Monty quickly realizes his new friend is not exactly the best choice for him.  Great message about friendship and compromise.

Text:  4 Buckeye leaves
Illustrations:  4 Buckeye leave