Relates how the leopard got his spotted coat in order to hunt the animals in the dappled shadows of the forest.

All the animals cross the river to escape the fire, but not the proud cheetah. He braves the river to save another animal. A pourquoi tale perfect for a folktale unit.

Cheetah boasts that, because he can run faster than any other animal, he is the real king of the beasts. Wining a race against the other animals only reinforces his posturing. He boasts that he can even run faster than the wind. The wind takes up the challenge, leading to an outcome that keeps cheetah's tears running down his cheeks as a permanent reminder of his place in the natural world. How Cheetah Got His Tears is a story that warns of the perils of boasting, yet shows that the capacity to accept defeat with grace and humility can lead to reconciliation and acceptance.

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa and the Tingatinga artwork of Tanzania, the Tinga Tinga Tales series of picture books features the colourful cast of animals from the television animation and glorious Tingatinga artwork. Tinga Tinga Tales airs daily on CBeebies. In this modern take on creation tales, brilliantly colourful Tingatinga artwork tells the story of Leopard's transformation from a dark, shy cat to the beautifully spotted animal we know today. You see there was a time when Leopard didn't have any spots. Her coat was as plain as plain can be, and she was very shy... So what happened when Leopard helped Puff Adder, and in return he sang her a Tinga Tinga lullaby?

Follow 14 African animals as they attempt to find out how many spots their leopard friend has. This funny, and frustrating, tale is highly interactive, engaging children to count along with the characters.

Packed with awesome facts, stats and figures about every topic imaginable - from sharks and stars to knights and pirates - there's tons to explore and discover.