Leo, the stuffed lion with a soft mane and sparkly brown eyes, was known as the “king of the jungle.”Leo had a secret though he felt anything but brave.He dreamed of being chosen by a child who needed a courageous companion, but he doubted he was brave enough for the job.The idea of being shipped off made him oh so very nervous.One day, a child would choose him when that child was feeling nervous and shy.He knew that a child would whisper, “You’re brave, right?” Leo would need to summon every ounce of courage.He would puff up his chest and imagined himself as a fearless protector. Leo realized that being brave wasn’t about being fearless it was about being there for someone who needed you.
