{"product_id":"african-stories-10-books-collection-set-ken-wilson-max-ages-3-6-paperback","title":"African Stories 10 Books Collection Set By Ken Wilson-Max - Ages 3-6 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce Upon a Zebra\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce Upon a Rhino\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce Upon a Leopard\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce Upon a Hyena\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce Upon a Hippo\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce Upon a Giraffe\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce Upon an Elephant\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce Upon a Chameleon\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce Upon a Buffalo\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce Upon a Lion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781444980004\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Hodder Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 3-6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDiscover 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach book takes a much-loved African animal and imagines a playful \"origin story\" for one of its most distinctive features. In \u003cem\u003eOnce Upon a Zebra\u003c\/em\u003e, a clash with an angry baboon explains those famous stripes, while \u003cem\u003eOnce Upon a Rhino\u003c\/em\u003e shows how one too many lies led to a very long horn. \u003cem\u003eOnce Upon a Leopard\u003c\/em\u003e follows a daring rescue that earns a spotty coat, and \u003cem\u003eOnce Upon a Hyena\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the watering-hole moment that set her laughing. \u003cem\u003eOnce Upon a Hippo\u003c\/em\u003e explains a fiery encounter with a campfire, \u003cem\u003eOnce Upon a Giraffe\u003c\/em\u003e tells of a stretch for the juiciest leaves, and \u003cem\u003eOnce Upon an Elephant\u003c\/em\u003e recounts a tug-of-war with a hungry crocodile. \u003cem\u003eOnce Upon a Chameleon\u003c\/em\u003e introduces a plain grey lizard who discovers colour, \u003cem\u003eOnce Upon a Buffalo\u003c\/em\u003e swaps fuzzy hair for curly horns, and \u003cem\u003eOnce Upon a Lion\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen paperback picture books in one great-value collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFun \"why\" stories, perfect for reading aloud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces African animals and storytelling traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrant illustrations to capture young imaginations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for bedtime, story time or early independent reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lovely gift set for animal-loving children aged 3-6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKen Wilson-Max is an author known for his warm, characterful picture books celebrating diversity and everyday family life. Born in Zimbabwe and now based in the UK, he draws on his heritage and love of storytelling to create books that are both playful and meaningful for young children. Wilson-Max has built a much-loved body of work across picture books and early readers, and the African Stories series showcases his gift for blending humour, character and cultural richness into simple, memorable tales for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This African Stories Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTen charming tales in one collectible paperback set - perfect for curious young minds who love animals and stories with a twist. Great value, giftable, and packed with read-aloud fun for bedtime or classroom sharing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This item will be dispatched with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover exactly as shown in the listing images.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ken Wilson-Max","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54882133115262,"sku":"PLD21920","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/african-stories-ken-wilson-max-10-books-paperback-set-cover.jpg?v=1784350894","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/african-stories-10-books-collection-set-ken-wilson-max-ages-3-6-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}