Li'l Tomboy #104

When Lil Tomboy learns her father desperately needs a raise from his boss Mr. Ledger, she decides to visit the man herself and show him just how hardworking and helpful she can be—though her enthusiastic attempts to assist around his home don't quite go as planned. Through a mix of mishaps and a pointed final comment, she sets out to make Mr. Ledger reconsider his ways, but discovers the real story behind why her father's situation might not be what she thought it was.

Lil' Tomboy springs into action when she hears someone has lost their kid, only to discover that a case of mistaken identity—and a helpful police officer—leads to a hilarious mix-up about what "kid" actually means. This 1959 three-pager delivers the kind of innocent, punny humor that made the series a favorite with young readers.

Li'l Tomboy can't seem to warm up to piano practice, so she decides to hunt for a different instrument at the local music shop. After testing out a few options—with increasingly chaotic results—she discovers what might just be the perfect musical match.

Lil' Tomboy makes a trade for some white mice to keep as pets, but when her mom objects, a chain of increasingly wild swaps ensues as she tries to find the perfect animal companion—only to discover that sometimes the best-laid plans have a funny way of working themselves out.

When Lil' Tomboy spots a neighbor setting up a window box to plant flowers, she can't resist jumping in to lend a hand—adding water, fertilizer, and plenty of enthusiasm to make the garden a real success. But her well-meaning efforts don't quite land the way she hoped, and she learns a tough lesson about what happens when your help isn't exactly welcome.

When a snooty club president drops by to inspect how well-behaved the neighborhood children are, Lil' Tomboy's mother hopes her spirited daughter will stay out of sight. Instead, Lil' Tomboy makes a surprise appearance with her unusual pets—and accidentally becomes the unlikely hero of the day.