Counting Leopard's Spots & Other Animal Stories

Have you ever wondered how many spots the average leopard has? Or why zebras have such loud, showy coats? This lighthearted, engaging collection of animal tales retold by Hiawyn Oram contains the answers to these questions & much more. These 10 stories humorously tell how animals use cunning to overcome obstacles, whether it's Rabbit beating Elephant in a game of tug-of-war or Chameleon winning a race against Bushbuck, the fastest of the antelopes. And readers will laugh at the antics of plain Tortoise, vain Hippo, & foolish Wildcat & Hyena. These memorable stories are perfectly paired with artist Tim Warnes' bright, endearing illustrations.