Ken Wilson-Max

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out why Lion roars! Once upon a time, Lion hardly made any sound at all. Until he bit off more than he could chew with a prickly porcupine and found his ROAR! A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by the award-winning Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by the multi...

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out why Giraffe has a long neck. Once upon a time, Giraffe's neck was quite short. Until the hartebeests wouldn't share their lunch, so Giraffe had to STRETCH to reach the juiciest leaves! A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by the award-winning Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by Tumi...

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out why Hippo has no fur! Once upon a time, Hippo had lots and lots of hair. Until, one very hot day, a spark from the campfire catches the end of her hairy tail! A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by the award-winning Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by...

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Zebra has stripes! Once upon a time, Zebra was white all over. Until he went HEAD-TO-HEAD with a big, angry baboon and became the stripy zebra we know today! A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by the award-winning Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by Toby Newsome. Also...

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out why Elephant has a long trunk! Once upon a time, Elephant had a short stumpy nose. Until he had a tug-of-war with a hungry crocodile that lasted for hours and hours! A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by the award-winning Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by Subi Bosa....

Following the international bestseller, Astro Girl and Eco Girl, comes an empowering story for young children about looking after the ocean and its wildlife. Island boy Aaron loves the sea, but he’s a bit scared of going under the water. Then one day, Aaron discovers an octopus stranded on the beach. As he helps his dad return it to the...

One little girl’s bond with the Baobab trees in her local forest shows how even young children can help to look after trees. “Can you love and care for your Baobab tree so it grows big and healthy like Dad’s tree?” asks Grandma. And Eve says, “YES, I CAN!” Eve loves all the trees in the forest near her home....

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out why Buffalo has horns! Once upon a time, Buffalo didn't have big, curly horns! He had wild, fuzzy hair. Until the other animals got fed up with him charging at anything and everything and decided to teach him a lesson! A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by...

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out why Chameleon changes colour! Once upon a time, Chameleon didn't change colour. She was just another grey lizard in the bush. Until she had a close encounter with some dangerous animals! A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by the multi award-winning Zinelda...

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Hyena laughs. Once upon a time, Hyena wasn't always full of laughter. Until she came across a row of animal bottoms at the watering hole and couldn't stop laughing! A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by the award-winning Toby Newsome. Also...

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out why Leopard has spots! Once upon a time, Leopard didn't have a wonderfully spotty coat. Until he rescued a firebird from the flames and she left her sooty mark on his golden fur. A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by the multi...

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out why Rhino has a horn! Once upon a time, Rhino didn't have a horn until his lies got out of control and his horn grew longer... and longer... and longer! A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by up-and-coming Tumi Steyn. Also available...

One hot day at the edge of the desert, Maryam and Issa know something exciting is going to happen. Mum and Dad bring spades, Uncle Cedric brings lots of plants and seedlings, and the neighbours bring water. Everyone works together, digging, planting and watering, and the children all help too. Then they wait... and hope... Set in Mali, this powerful...