When Bat was a Bird
and other Animal Tales from Africa
Published on 1. September 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-86872-998-2 (ISBN)
Description
Why does Monkey fear Leopard? Why does the Reed Warbler babble? How did Jabulani outwit the Lion? These and other intriguing questions are answered in When Bat was a Bird. Twenty-four fresh and exciting stories feature memorable creatures both real and magical. In his latest collection, author Nick Greaves draws once more from the lore, mythology and history of various southern African tribes to relate a new collection of tales that is bound to become a firm favourite along with the highly successful When Hippo was Hairy, When Lion Could Fly, and When Elephant was King.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
South Africa
Publishing group
Penguin Random House South Africa
Target group
Interest Age: From 7 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Weight
440 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-86872-998-2 (9781868729982)
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E-Book
11/2012
1st Edition
Struik Nature
€10.49
Available for download
E-Book
11/2012
1st Edition
Struik Nature
€10.49
Available for download
Persons
Nick Greaves was born and educated in England, where he studied geology and environmental sciences before leaving to work in southern Africa. His work as a geologist took him to many of the remote and unspoiled regions of South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. There he developed a lasting fascination for the wildlife and its varied, often fragile habitat. He now lives in Zimbabwe.