The bedtime book of 365 stories [antikvár]

Mr. Lion's Northern Winter JANUARY 2 Mr. Lion decided that he simply could not stand another hot, African summer. So he ordered a ticket to northern parts, and off he drove to the airport. 'Watch out for those terrible northern winters,' his friends advised as they saw him off. 'Take care you don't freeze as hard as stone!' So as soon as his plane arrived in London Mr. Lion took a little house with a huge fireplace, and got in an enormous supply of oak logs. Then Mr. Lion began to enjoy life. He went on picnics and swimming parties with his new neighbours, and played tennis with them in the park. And one day, they all took a boat trip down the river Thames and saw all the sights. Never had he enjoyed a summer so much. It was over all too soon, and Mr. Lion prepared for winter. He built an enormous fire, and settled down by it with all his favourite books. Since his little house was steam-heated besides, the heat was soon terrific. 'Worse than an African summer!' cried poor Mr. Lion, fanning himself. 'Still, one doesn't fancy freezing as hard as stone!' 8