Series: African Stories

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 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 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 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 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....

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...