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Going to a Walk

July 30, 2020July 19, 2020fullfrontispieceLeave a comment

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“Taking your lions for a walk is a bit of a dangerous affair”

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Ghost Stories

October 2, 2019September 29, 2019fullfrontispieceLeave a comment

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“THAT WAS THE SCARIEST STORY I’VE EVER HEARD”

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Lazy Lions

June 8, 2019June 4, 2019fullfrontispieceLeave a comment

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“Me and my family just lion around on the weekend”

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A Sting

April 27, 2019April 22, 2019fullfrontispieceLeave a comment

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“Owwwwww! How can a tiny sting hurt so much?”

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Mufasa

April 17, 2019April 13, 2019fullfrontispieceLeave a comment

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“Step away from the cliff Mufasa!”

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A Triumph

March 24, 2019March 23, 2019fullfrontispieceLeave a comment

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“Gryffindor wins!”

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Standing Watch

February 1, 2019January 27, 2019fullfrontispieceLeave a comment

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“My back legs are falling asleep”

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King of the Jungle

January 3, 2019December 30, 2018fullfrontispieceLeave a comment


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“King of the jungle is now king of the big city”

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Sea Lion

October 17, 2018October 14, 2018fullfrontispieceLeave a comment

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“They call me a sea lion but I don’t see the resemblance to a lion”

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Mane Cut & Styled

September 13, 2017September 11, 2017fullfrontispieceLeave a comment

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“Just a trim please and styled for the ball this evening – I must be presentable as King”

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