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African Stories: Once Upon an Elephant

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

Inspired by traditional African stories, find out WHY Elephant has a long trunk in this vibrant animal adventure!

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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.

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

Series: African Stories

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444975000

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 July 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Subi Bosa

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.

Subi Bosa (Illustrator)

Throughout his life in South Africa, Subi has been known for drawing fun pictures and comics. After studying Architecture he realised his passion was in illustration and became a freelancer, working with authors worldwide while studying graphic design at the Academy of Digital Arts in Cape Town. In 2020, Subi was awarded a Mo Siewcharran Publisher's Prize for Illustration. Subi lives in Cape Town, South Africa, producing picture books, comics and graphic novels.

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