You Look Like a Lion

Christian, a little over two, enjoys all kinds of stories read to him and recently his mom and dad were reading a child's version of The Wizard of Oz.
He likes it so much he has the book memorized.
One day he was sitting crouched under a chair. His mother said, "Oh, you look like a lion in there."
Christian didn't miss a beat: "Yes, and I need some courage."
Originally published November 14, 2002.