By Claudia Lloyd
Year: 2012
Publisher: Puffin Books, UK
Age: 4 - 8 years
No. of Pages: 32
Book Type: Picture Book
ISBN: 978 0 14134 216 0
This was our very first Tinga-Tinga tale and we were thrilled by it!
According to the book, Tinga-Tinga Tales are ‘inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa and the Tingatinga artwork of Tanzania.’
The tale of how the leopard got her spots is a story of courage and kindness. It’s also a story of self-acceptance and confidence.
Puff Adder has been squished by Elephant. Leopard comes to Puff Adder's aid who in turn, gratefully, shares his spots with Leopard, turning her into a beautiful and unique animal.
A beautiful book.
Excerpt
”Oh, I wish I could have a new skin and pretty colors like you,” said Leopard. “My coat is as plain as plain can be.”
“Well, maybe I can help you,” said Puff Adder.
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