The Crafty Chameleon
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A chameleon bedeviled by a leopard and a crocodile uses his wits to get them to leave him alone.
Mwenye Hadithi, meaning "he who has the stories," is a pen name adopted by Bruce Hobson. His upbringing amidst the diverse wildlife and expansive gardens of Kenya instilled a profound love for animals and the bush. This deep connection fuels his storytelling for children, where he translates his fascination with the natural world into engaging narratives. Inspired by vibrant artistic expression, Hobson crafts tales designed to captivate young readers with the wonders of the animal kingdom.




A chameleon bedeviled by a leopard and a crocodile uses his wits to get them to leave him alone.
Lazy Lion orders the animals to build him a house on the African plain. The Weaver Birds build him a house of nest grasses and palm leaves, but Lazy Lion is too heavy to reach the door. The Ant Bears build him a house with many rooms and caverns, but it is so dark Lion can't see anything.The animals do their best to please Lion, but he is very difficult to please. Will he ever find a home?This is the story of how Lazy Lion found his home on the great African plain.
This is the story of how Tricky Tortoise proves that brains are often better than strength or size.
This is the story of how Leopard came to lie in wait in the trees and why you just might hear Baby Baboon laughing and laughing.