*** review of the lion only ***
I gave 4 stars, because I would like him to have more hair in his mane and the eyes to be easier to place - but I'm sure it's not the pattern's (or June's) fault but it was rather me, being unable to position everything right (I use beads as eyes, they are not that easy to attach) and the yarn I chose (with a lot of wool in it).

But I am still happy with the result :)

The highlight: all those new stitches (loop for the mane and i-cord for the tail) :)