When Bat was a Bird

and other Animal Tales from Africa

Kids, Fiction, Myths and Legends, Teen, Fiction - YA
Cover of the book When Bat was a Bird by Nick Greaves, Penguin Random House South Africa
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Author: Nick Greaves ISBN: 9781920572686
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa Publication: November 30, 2012
Imprint: Struik Nature Language: English
Author: Nick Greaves
ISBN: 9781920572686
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Publication: November 30, 2012
Imprint: Struik Nature
Language: English

Why does Monkey fear Leopard? Why does the Reed Warbler babble? How did Jabulani outwit the Lion? These and other intriguing questions are answered in When Bat was a Bird. Twenty four fresh and exciting stories feature memorable creatures both real and magical. Information boxes provide supporting information about the people, animals, reptiles, insects and birds of Africa. Over 90 full-colour illustrations bring the wealth and beauty of African wildlife alive for children. In his latest collection author Nick Greaves draws once more from the lore, mythology and history of various southern African tribes to relate a new collection of tales that is bound to become a firm favourite along with the highly successful When Hippo was Hairy, When Lion could Fly and When Elephant was King.

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Why does Monkey fear Leopard? Why does the Reed Warbler babble? How did Jabulani outwit the Lion? These and other intriguing questions are answered in When Bat was a Bird. Twenty four fresh and exciting stories feature memorable creatures both real and magical. Information boxes provide supporting information about the people, animals, reptiles, insects and birds of Africa. Over 90 full-colour illustrations bring the wealth and beauty of African wildlife alive for children. In his latest collection author Nick Greaves draws once more from the lore, mythology and history of various southern African tribes to relate a new collection of tales that is bound to become a firm favourite along with the highly successful When Hippo was Hairy, When Lion could Fly and When Elephant was King.

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