When Simba the lion cub prince is banished from the Pride Lands by his evil Uncle Scar, he thinks he will never be able to return and fulfill his destiny of becoming King of Pride Rock. Soon he befriends the warthog Pumbaa and the meerkat Timon, and they begin a bold journey. Beautifully illustrated on every page, this classic Disney storybook is sure to become a favorite in any beginning library. It makes an excellent first reader for young children.