Juno's Miracle Medicine

Coco bear was getting increasingly worried about his appearance.

- Rekha Shah Arabi

He was quite fussy about his fur and lately, for some strange reason, whenever he brushed himself, tufts of fur flew out. He was also beginning to notice bald patches on his body.

King Leo lion happened to pass by Coco's house one day, and saw him pacing to-andfro in his garden, mumbling to himself.

"Hello, Coco!" the King said. "How are you these days? You look worried. If there is anything troubling you, tell me. I don't like it when anyone in my kingdom feels miserable."

"Your Majesty, there is no misery in your kingdom every citizen is happy and content. However, I have a problem, and could solve it, I would be most if you delighted," Coco humbly said.

"Go ahead, tell me," King Leo said with concern.

"Your Majesty, you do know how much I love my fur. It keeps me warm at night, and looks glossy and elegant when I brush it."

"Yes, Coco, you indeed have a remarkable coat," King Leo replied.

"But for the past few days, my fur has been falling out!" Coco burst out crying.

"At this rate, my beauty will be all gone. I am deeply worried, Your Majesty. Please find a remedy for me."

King Leo looked troubled. He put a paw on his head and sat down. "Coco, you've touched a raw nerve. This isn't just your problem the hair on my mane has also been falling out. I have started losing clumps of hair every day. Tell me, what sort of a King would I be without my mane? My dignity is at stake here," he lamented.

"Surely there must be some wise sage or expert in our Anandvan who has the remedy. If you make an announcement that whoever brings a cure for our hair fall will be well-rewarded, then we are sure to find one," Coco suggested.