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African Stories: Once Upon a Zebra

By Ken Wilson-Max
Series: African Stories
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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... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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African Stories: Once Upon a Zebra

Inspired by traditional African stories, find out WHY Zebra has stripes in this vibrant animal adventure!

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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 available in the African Stories series: Once Upon an Elephant, Once Upon a Lion, Once Upon a Giraffe and Once Upon a Hippo.

Series: African Stories

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444975062

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 July 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Toby Newsome

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Ken Wilson-Max (Author)

Ken Wilson-Max is an award-winning author, illustrator and publisher of children's books. He was born and raised in Zimbabwe. He trained to be a graphic designer in Zimbabwe before coming to the UK. He now lives in London.

In 2020 his book, Astro Girl, won the STEAM award for early years picture books. Where's Lenny? was listed in 50 Best Culturally Diverse Children's Books by The Guardian and Max Paints the House is listed in 150 Important Children's Books by the African American Literature Book Club.

Ken has over 70 children's books published by over 15 international publishers in many languages worldwide.

Toby Newsome (Illustrator)

Toby Newsome is an award-winning illustrator working in Cape Town, South Africa. He has worked for some of the leading publishers and advertising agencies in South Africa and abroad. Toby was selected to take part in the 2017 Chen Bochui International Children's Literature Award Exhibition in Shanghai. His book, Grandma's List written by Portia Dery and published by African Bureau won the 2018 Children's Africana Book Award in the USA.

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