Ezra and the Lion Cub (5 page)

 

 

Ezra and the lion cub wrestled on the ground. The monkeys were thrilled.
The donkey looked on. “Seems like a fair contest,” said the donkey.
“Two bananas on the cub,” said one of the monkeys.
“I'll take that bet,” said the other monkey.

Ezra and the lion cub continued to roll around.

 

 

Ezra and the lion cub kept wrestling.
The monkeys clapped.
The donkey became bored.

 

 

The monkeys were terrified. They forgot all about the bet.
The donkey was surprised.
Ezra and the cub stopped wrestling.
“What's that?” asked Ezra.
“I could be wrong but…the queen of the forest?” mused the donkey. “Mama!” exclaimed the cub.

 

 

A fierce looking lioness bounded into view.
The monkeys scattered. The donkey hid.
The cub was delighted. Ezra was scared.