African Stories Children Collection 10 Books Set By Ken Wilson-Max: Once Upon a Zebra: Once upon a time, Zebra was white all over. Until he went HEAD-TO-HEAD with a big, angry baboon and became the stripy zebra we know today! Once Upon a Rhino: Once upon a time, Rhino didn't have a horn until his lies got out of control and his horn grew longer Once Upon a Leopard: Once upon a time, Leopard didn't have a wonderfully spotty coat. Until he rescued a firebird from the flames. Once Upon a Hyena: Once upon a time, Hyena wasn't always full of laughter. Until she came across a row of animal bottoms at the watering hole and couldn't stop laughing! Once Upon a Hippo: Once upon a time, Hippo had lots and lots of hair. Until, one very hot day, a SPARK from the campfire catches the end of her hairy tail! Once Upon a Giraffe: Once upon a time, Giraffe's neck was quite short. Until the hartebeests wouldn't share their lunch, so Giraffe had to STRETCH to reach the juiciest leaves! Once Upon an Elephant: Once upon a time, Elephant had a short stumpy nose. Until he had a TUG-OF-WAR with a hungry crocodile! Once Upon a Chameleon: Once upon a time, Chameleon didn't change colour. She was just another grey lizard in the bush. Once Upon a Buffalo: Once upon a time, Buffalo didn't have big, curly horns! He had wild, fuzzy hair. Once Upon a Lion: Once upon a time, Lion hardly made any sound at all. Until he bit off more than he could chew with a prickly porcupine and found his ROAR!