{"product_id":"hoofbeats-and-tails-illustrations-hub-9781990093982","title":"Hoofbeats and Tails: The Story of Three Wild Siblings","description":"About the Book\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHave you ever wondered how the zebra got his stripes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOr why horses and donkeys live with humans while zebras still roam wild and free across the African savannah?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong ago, they were one family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet the triplets, a Zebra, a Donkey, and a Horse, three spirited siblings who begin life side by side until a sudden twist of fate sends them journeying in different directions. As each one follows a unique path, they discover courage, friendship, and the choices that shape who they will become.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin them on an enchanting adventure to learn how the zebra earns his stripes, how the donkey and the horse become beloved companions to humans, and why the bonds of family can stretch across any distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heartwarming tale filled with wonder, adventure, and timeless lessons perfect for young readers who love animal stories and magical \"how it all began\" adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbout the Authors\u003cp\u003eEsther and Mercy Ondiek, two African sisters, share a profound passion for bringing African stories to life for children worldwide, a passion cultivated through years of working closely with young minds. Esther's experience as a teacher-librarian in Kenya and Mercy's work as an assistant librarian and children's home volunteer (both in Kenya and later in the United States) provided a foundation for their commitment to children's literacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile they delighted in the timeless fairy tales they read aloud, they realized there was a noticeable absence of books curated to reflect African stories, voices, and cultural heritage. This gap became their driving motivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the rich folklore lovingly narrated by their grandmother, Esther and Mercy created their own collection to celebrate African culture, educate and enrich young minds, and bring together readers from all walks of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough their writing, they aim to spark the reader's imagination and kindle curiosity about life and its many mysteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHoofbeats and Tails: The Story of Three Wild Siblings\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book in this collection, featuring a range of short stories across diverse genres, including legends that honour heroes, folktales that carry moral lessons, and myths that explore the interactions between all living things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Illustrations Hub,Esther And Mercy Ondiek\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1990093981\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781990093982\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxygen Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 30\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.08d","brand":"Illustrations Hub","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447255511295,"sku":"9781990093982","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_14b1a2e0-2712-4b08-b934-d75d52fb6822.jpg?v=1777229888","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/hoofbeats-and-tails-illustrations-hub-9781990093982","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}