The King and the Cuddly — Peter Bowman

Cuthburt the Strong, a very bold and brave lion, is king of the forest. But Cuthburt has a little secret, and he's afraid that if the other animals find out about it, they might not think he's so strong and brave. Then one day, when disaster strikes, Cuthburt discovers that you can't be big and strong all the time -- and that when you're not, your friends will still be there for you. Writer and illustrator team Mariorie Newman and Peter Bowman, who produced the delightful Is That What Friends Do? are reunited in this comforting little tale of friendship and special secrets.