🦁 Leo the Lion Finds His Courage in Nana’s Attic

Sometimes, bravery doesn’t sound like a roar.
Sometimes, it sounds like a quiet step forward.

Up in Nana’s Attic, where old trunks hold forgotten treasures and imagination fills the air, a small lion is about to discover what it truly means to belong.

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🦁 Meet Leo the Lion

Leo the Lion spent a long time tucked away inside an old trunk in Nana’s Attic. Surrounded by costume hats and soft shadows, he listened to laughter and play from afar, wondering if he would ever be brave enough to join in.

His heart wanted to be part of the fun — his paws just weren’t sure yet.

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📦 A Tumble from the Trunk

One afternoon, the attic door creaked open and footsteps climbed the stairs. Curious hands lifted the lid of the old trunk filled with costume hats.

Suddenly — thump!

Out tumbled a small lion, rolling onto the rug in a puff of dust and warm sunlight.

When the attic grew quiet again, Snowflake, Terry, Coral, and Benny peeked out from their corners. The little lion scrambled behind the trunk, his mane just barely showing.

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👀 “I Can Still See Your Mane…”

Benny grinned.
“You know… I can still see your mane.”

The friends laughed kindly — not to tease, but to welcome. Leo’s paws trembled as he stayed hidden behind the trunk. He had spent so long listening to the attic’s joy from a distance, unsure if he would ever be brave enough to step into it.

“That trunk is open now,” Coral said gently.
“Which means it’s time to play.”

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🎩 Hats, Laughter, and Little Steps

Soon, hats were everywhere.

A crown for Leo.
A pirate hat for Coral.
A feathered cap for Snowflake.
And silly hats for Benny and Terry.

They twirled, pretended, and laughed together as sunlight danced across the attic floor.

Leo’s paws still shook — but he kept the crown on.

Being brave didn’t mean he wasn’t scared.
It meant he tried anyway.

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🤍 A Place to Belong

When the hats were tucked away, Leo stayed close to the others, listening to their laughter and feeling the warmth of being together. His golden heart glowed softly.

He was still a little shy…
But now he knew he belonged in the attic.

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🌱 The Gentle Lesson

Leo’s story reminds us that bravery doesn’t always come easily.

Sometimes it looks like:

• Keeping the crown on
• Taking one small step
• Staying close
• Trying anyway

And that is more than enough.

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🎨 Want to Bring Leo’s Story Home?

✨ You can always read Leo’s story right here in the Attic Library.
It will remain free to enjoy online.

📥 Download Leo's storybook and coloring page here — this is the last free downloadable story and coloring page!

Beginning with the next new friend who wanders up the attic stairs, printable storybooks, coloring pages, and bonus activities will live inside Nana's Attic Storybook Club..

👉 Join the Storybook Club interest list to learn more and see if it’s a good fit for your family.

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🌟 A New Adventure Awaits

Each new critter still brings their own gentle story and meaningful lesson — always free to read here in the Attic.

But for families who love holding these stories in their hands, coloring them together, and returning to them again and again, the Storybook Club is where those adventures continue.

You never know who might wander up the attic stairs next. 💛

Blessings from the Attic,
Nana Dawn