**Title: “Leo the Little Lion Who Learned to Roar”**

Once upon a time, in the vast savanna of Africa, there lived a young lion named Leo. Unlike the other lions, Leo was small and shy. While his siblings practiced their mighty roars, Leo would hide behind the tall grass, afraid to make a sound. The other animals sometimes whispered that he would never be a true king of the jungle.

One day, a terrible drought struck the land. The rivers dried up, and prey became scarce. The lion pride grew weak, and even the strongest hunters struggled. Leo watched as his family suffered and knew he had to do something—even if he was afraid.

Remembering an old story about a hidden waterhole deep in the jungle, Leo decided to venture out alone. Along the way, he met a wise old tortoise who said, *”Courage isn’t the absence of fear, but the will to act despite it.”* With newfound determination, Leo pressed on, facing thorny bushes, steep cliffs, and even a grumpy hyena.

Finally, he reached the hidden waterhole! But standing guard was a massive, territorial buffalo. Heart pounding, Leo took a deep breath and let out the loudest roar he could muster. To his surprise, it echoed across the land—strong and clear! The buffalo, startled by the unexpected fierceness, backed away.

Leo led his pride to the water, saving them all. From that day on, no one doubted little Leo. He had proven that true strength comes from bravery, not size. And whenever he roared, the whole savanna listened—because the littlest lion had the heart of a king.

**Moral:** *Even the smallest can achieve greatness with courage and determination.*