ÿ'A treat to read aloud to children . A book that you will want to return to again and again.' 'The African landscapes and creatures are vividly depicted. The repetition and clever use of words make it a super story to read aloud.' ÿ'Packed with humour and brought to life by Piet Grobler's vibrant illustrations. An immensely satisfying tale.' ÿ'A treat to read aloud to children . A book that you will want to return to again and again.

' 'The text flows easily and is excellent for reading aloud, whilst the comic wordplay will engage all the family. The traditional story is lifted by the well- drawn characters who come alive in warm, delicate colours.' 'a delightful animal folk tale' 'delightful' 'Featuring humorous, vivid and detailed illustrations which evoke the African landscape with a few strokes of the paintbrush, this is a great book to share with young children. it also gently reinforces the message about listening and remembering.' ÿ'Fabulously evocative illustrations. a humorous journey.' ÿ'A beautifully illustrated story.' 'A delightful present for the younger reader.

' 'I used the tory as a basis for some 'storytelling challenges'- simple scenario's to stimulate the children's own stories.It is a good demonstration of what oral stories do best.'.