Li'l Tomboy #98
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis issue contains two stories. In "Li'l Tomboy," a man attempts to place a large vitamin order but is thwarted when his daughter causes chaos in the office, resulting in an explosion. In "Li'l Farmboy in The Good Egg," a grandfather reluctantly sends his young grandson to deliver eggs to a girls' camp, but the boy disguises himself as a girl to avoid being bitten; later, a baby sitter arrives and the boy must pose as a girl again, leading to comedic misunderstandings with a police officer who becomes suspicious of the "girl's" deep voice.
Li'l Tomboy tags along to her father’s office on the day a big buyer is expected, determined to behave—though her antics, from missing the door to accidentally turning on a fan, keep getting in the way. As the buyer arrives, Li'l Tomboy’s well-meaning but chaotic energy leads to a series of mishaps, culminating in a wildly unexpected order for vitamins.
Li'l Tomboy plans a surprise party for her boy friends, determined to prove she can be feminine—complete with flowers, lemonade, and powdered charm. As she prepares the playroom and practices her etiquette, her mom watches with pride, unaware of the pranks Li'l Tomboy has in store. The boys arrive, only to be met with a series of playful surprises that turn the party into a chaotic, hilarious mess.
Li'l Farmboy arrives at Rosebud Girls Camp with a basket of eggs, feeling nervous around the girls, especially when one calls out to him. After a mishap involving a loose boat and a dangerous current, he rescues a girl from falling into the water, only to accidentally crack the eggs he'd kept in his pocket—revealing a surprising consequence of his heroics.
Li'l Tomboy takes on a babysitting job for a child she doesn’t know, quickly turning the quiet evening into a chaotic farce as she tries to hide from the real baby sitter while impersonating the sleeping child. With mistaken identities, a stolen toy, and a frantic escape, she manages to keep the ruse going—until her parents return and the truth nearly slips out.
Li'l Tomboy encourages her friend Tiger to keep swinging on a swing set, teasing him about missing his target. As Tiger struggles to aim properly, the two share a lighthearted moment filled with playful sound effects and giggles.
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