A cheerful story about Leo the Lion whose smile brings sunshine wherever he goes—even on the cloudiest of days.
In the middle of the Sunlit Savannah lived Leo, a young lion with the brightest smile anyone had ever seen. Leo’s smile was so dazzling it could light up the darkest corner of the jungle. Every morning, when the sun was slow to rise, Leo would climb to the tallest rock and beam his sunny smile across the land. Animals far and wide, from shy meerkats to old elephants, felt their spirits lift just by seeing Leo’s grin. One gloomy day, heavy clouds rolled over the savannah and the rain began to pour. The animals shivered, missing the warmth of the sun. Leo looked around and saw worried faces everywhere. He took a deep breath and flashed his widest, happiest smile. Suddenly, the clouds seemed a little lighter, and the rain slowed to a gentle drizzle. 'Let’s play!' Leo roared joyfully. The other animals hesitated, but then Leo led a dance in the rain. Soon everyone was laughing and splashing in puddles. Even grumpy Gary the warthog couldn’t resist grinning back at Leo. That afternoon, the clouds parted, and a double rainbow arched over the savannah. From then on, whenever someone felt gloomy, they’d remember Leo’s bright smile and find a reason to smile themselves. And on every rainy day, a little sunshine would peek through, just for Leo and his friends.