Jungle Myths & Tales is a collection of children's stories taken across multiple African countries and cultures. ANIMAL STORIES 1 contains: Crocodile Tears A Cunning Cat How the Monkeys Saved the Fish The Crocodile's Skin Each story in the collection is an African folklore - campfire stories passed on from one generation to the next through the oral and written tradition. The stories have been told to children at family gatherings, before bedtime, often with a moral ending or purely for entertainment value. The stories are often told through animals or forces of nature, indicating the belief in the seamless connection between man and nature. The collection of stories are great for first time readers. This book is ideal for children between 5 and 10. The stories can be read aloud to your kids and are also easy enough for them to read on their own. The entire collection is written in rhyme with bright and colourful illustrations to amuse young minds.