Li'l Tomboy #92

Lil Tomboy takes a sleepwalk through an unexpected adventure in this brief tale from 1956. When she's caught wandering in her sleep, chaos and comedy are sure to follow.

When a visiting neighbor complains that his own rambunctious son wears him out, Li'l Tomboy's parents decide their active daughter needs professional help—leading them to a doctor who quickly learns that tomboy energy comes in more varieties than he expected. As the story unfolds, Li'l Tomboy proves that being true to yourself is worth far more than fitting into anyone else's mold.

Patsy the Porcupine heads into the woods for playtime with Lil' Bizzy Beaver and some new animal friends, but when the notorious Foney Fox spots the group, what starts as a chase through the forest turns into a sharp lesson in self-defense. With his spiky quills as his greatest weapon, Patsy stands between his friends and danger in this spirited tale of courage and quick thinking.

When a tomboy moves onto the block and wins the neighborhood football team's respect through feats of strength and athleticism, the reluctant boys recruit her to help them win a crucial game—but only if she stays disguised as a boy. As game day arrives, Li'l Tomboy proves herself on the field, leading to an unexpected turn of events that leaves everyone—including the opposing team—reassessing their assumptions about what makes a player worth having around.

Lil' Tomboy reluctantly tags along with her mother to the dress shop, where she surprisingly picks out a grown-up dress—her first real interest in fashion. Back home, the girl finds a creative new use for her purchase that her mother probably didn't have in mind.