African Animal Tales

by Heale, Jay

• ISBN13: 9781868727049
• ISBN10: 1868727041
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-10-01
• Publisher: Struik Pub

Summary

The enchanting world of animals has always captured the imagination of young children. African Animal Tales is an imaginative collection of true adventure stories revolving around the antics and heroic deeds of wild animals and family pets, as well as fascinating encounters between people and animals. Retold especially for young readers, the simple text is filled with intrigue and excitement. Included are the exploits of Just Nuisance AB, Jock of the Bushveld, Huberta the Hippo, Scotty Smith's horse and Mafunyane the Great Tusker of the Kruger National Park. Each tale is magnificently illustrated and will undoubtedly win the hearts of all young animal lovers. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Jay Heale is a highly acclaimed children's author, a respected authority on children's books in South Africa and publisher of Bookchat, a magazine devoted entirely to children's literature. He has also written a number of books

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
Just Nuisance	p. 8
The Friendly Leopard	p. 12
Hatsi the Dassie	p. 16
Haig and Dimple	p. 20
Adam the Elephant	p. 24
Jack the Signalman	p. 28
Jock of the Bushveld	p. 32
Huberta the Hippo	p. 36
The Famous Somerset	p. 40
Smurf and Henry	p. 44
The Fish with Four Legs	p. 48
Eric the Penguin	p. 52
The Heroine of Goudini	p. 56
Lighthouse	p. 60
Hunter's Moon	p. 64
Scotty Smith's Horse and Other Diversions	p. 68
The Military Menace	p. 72
The Great Tusker	p. 76
Andrea in Action	p. 80
The Strangers	p. 84
The Springbok Horde	p. 88
Eagle-eyes	p. 92
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