Welcome to Animal Wisdom Books – where storytelling meets life lessons.
Our growing collection of children’s picture books brings folk tales
from across Africa to life with heart, humour ,
and wisdom for little readers around the world.
Our Featured Book
What happens when a clever hare outsmarts his friends—but forgets an important lesson about honesty?
In this beautifully illustrated African folktale, children will follow the adventures of a mischievous hare who learns that being clever is not the same as being kind. When drought strikes the forest and the animals must work together to store food, the hare finds a way to sneak extra bites—until he’s caught in the act!
With a gentle twist and a memorable ending, Why the Hare Has Long Ears explains how the hare got his famous look and teaches valuable lessons about:
- ✅ Honesty
- ✅ Teamwork
- ✅ Sharing
- ✅ Playing by the rules
Perfect for ages 4–8, this engaging story is a great read-aloud for classrooms, bedtime, or story time at home.
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About The Series
The Animal Wisdom Series brings African Folktales to life through beautifully illustrated children’s books.
Each story teaches children important values to grow with. Through animal character stories, children learn how to be kind, honest, work together and stay safe.
Activities For Kids
- Free colouring Pages
- Printable puzzles
- Certificates of completion
Explore our fun activity packs inspired by animal characters
For Schools and Libraries
Invite Lynn Goldsmith for school visits, storytelling sessions, fun activities based on the animal characters that support emotional learning.
bulk orders and learning materials available!
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