Description

In his latest collection of 24 fresh and exciting stories, “When Bat was a Bird”, Nick Greaves draws from the lore, mythology and history of various southern African tribes to relate new tales.

Why does Monkey fear Leopard?  Why does the Reed Warbler babble?  How did Jabulani outwit the Lion?  These and other intriguing questions are answered as you read the delightful traditional tales of southern Africa.

The illustrations by David du Plessis, bring the stories to life.  For example, the story of Tortoise and the Lizard.  Reading this story, you visualize how and why the lizard lost his tail and grew a new one.  Information boxes provide supporting information about the people, animals, reptiles, insects and birds of Africa, so you can also read the ‘real’ story of why the lizard loses its tail.

This 141 page book, “When Bat was a Bird”, is the perfect choice for a teacher to read to a class of children from such diverse cultures.  It resonates with the heat of the African sun, the dusty fields and grasslands and brings to life the beat of Africa that we all know and love so much.

3-Part cards, also known as classified cards, depicting a set of 5-part cards of the tortoise, can be purchased by clicking here.  You will receive a file that allows you to download and print these cards.