Short Stories From Africa

Get cozy with five short and relaxing stories kids will love. Perfect for bedtime listening, each one centers around cute animal friends from the African Savanna..

This is the third book in our 5-Minute Stories series.

5-Minute Stories for Kids: Tales from the African Savanna is a collection of five tall tales filled with wisdom and just the right touch of magic.

Inside, kids will meet:

• The Elephant Who Wanted to Be Small – Eli the elephant thinks being tiny would be more fun, but when he gets his wish, he discovers that being big has its own special advantages.
• The Lion Who Shared His Shade – Leo the lion guards the best shady tree in the savanna, but when he learns the joy of sharing, he turns it into a gathering place for all.
• The Giraffe Who Wanted to Dance – Gigi the giraffe believes her long legs make her too clumsy to dance, but with a little encouragement, she finds her own graceful moves.
• Zara the Zebra and Her Bold Stripes – Wishing she were more colorful, Zara tries to change her stripes—until she realizes they are already perfect just the way they are.
• The Meerkat Who Wanted to See the World – Curious Milo sets off on an adventure, only to discover that while the world is exciting, home is where he truly belongs.

Bring home the joy of bedtime listening with these five-minute tales that will leave your child dreaming of their next adventure.