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 Book order (chronological)
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.
African Animal Tales: Hungry Hyena
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
This is the story of how Hungry Hyena came to slink about on the great African plain and how Fish Eagle soars in the clouds.
African Animal Tales: Baby Baboon
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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.
Der Löwe befiehlt den Tieren, ihm ein Haus zu bauen, aber keines gefällt ihm. - Eine afrikanische Geschichte. Bilder: A. Kennaway. (ab 5).
African Animal Tales: Tricky Tortoise
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
This is the story of how Tricky Tortoise proves that brains are often better than strength or size.
Celebrate Reading - 1D: Lazy Lion
- 31 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A lazy and demanding lion orders the animals of his kingdom to build him a house before the Big Rain comes.