African Stories 10 Books Collection Set By Ken Wilson-Max - Ages 3-6 - Paperback

Titles in This Set:. Once Upon a Zebra. Once Upon a Rhino. Once Upon a Leopard. Once Upon a Hyena. Once Upon a Hippo. Once Upon a Giraffe. Once Upon an Elephant. Once Upon a Chameleon. Once Upon a Buffalo. Once Upon a Lion. Details:. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781444980004. Publisher: Hodder Children's Books. Age Range: Ages 3-6. Overview. Discover why animals look and behave the way they do in this joyful ten-book African Stories collection by author Ken Wilson-Max. Inspired by traditional African animal tales, each story answers a big "why" question - from why Zebra has stripes to why Lion finally found his roar. Bursting with warmth and humour, this paperback set is a lovely introduction to storytelling traditions for young children, ideal for bedtime, story time, or as a gift for curious animal lovers.. About the Books. Each book takes a much-loved African animal and imagines a playful "origin story" for one of its most distinctive features. In Once Upon a Zebra, a clash with an angry baboon explains those famous stripes, while Once Upon a Rhino shows how one too many lies led to a very long horn. Once Upon a Leopard follows a daring rescue that earns a spotty coat, and Once Upon a Hyena reveals the watering-hole moment that set her laughing. Once Upon a Hippo explains a fiery encounter with a campfire, Once Upon a Giraffe tells of a stretch for the juiciest leaves, and Once Upon an Elephant recounts a tug-of-war with a hungry crocodile. Once Upon a Chameleon introduces a plain grey lizard who discovers colour, Once Upon a Buffalo swaps fuzzy hair for curly horns, and Once Upon a Lion finds a quiet cat discovering his mighty roar. Rooted in oral storytelling traditions, each tale offers a fun, memorable explanation for the natural world, with bold illustrations bringing every character to life. Together, the ten stories form a joyful, collectible library, great value for family bookshelves, nurseries and classrooms.. Ten paperback picture bo