What if the Moon answered a boastful hare, a tortoise discovered the secret of the sky, a spider could weave the stars, and an elephant carried a lifetime of memories?
20 Bedtime Stories from Africa brings together twenty imaginative tales filled with clever animals, ancient spirits, village magic, humour, mystery, wonder, and gentle adventure.
Inside these pages, young listeners will meet:
- A hare determined to race the Moon
- A tortoise with an unexpected connection to the sky
- A girl who discovers the mystery of a great baobab
- A monkey fascinated by the Moon's reflection
- An elephant who remembers everything
- Twin sisters whose story reaches beyond the earth
- A leopard whose quiet night takes an unexpected turn
Each story is designed to be enjoyed aloud, making this collection a wonderful choice for quiet evenings, family reading, and winding down before sleep.
Inspired by the rich tradition of African oral storytelling, these tales celebrate imagination, courage, cleverness, friendship, memory, kindness, and the mysteries of the natural world.
Twenty stories. Twenty journeys. One beautiful invitation to slow down, listen, and dream.
Perfect for parents, grandparents, teachers, and anyone looking for engaging stories to share with young readers at bedtime.