A Lion Is a Lion

A lion puts on a hat, behaves politely, and enters a family home, raising the question of whether nice manners change what a lion is. He asks for pudding and a dance, but later bares his teeth and roars. The children must decide how to respond when the lion becomes threatening. They ultimately tell him no and drive him from the house, even though he is large and powerful. The story contrasts politeness with recognizing danger and setting a boundary.