The All Africa Wildlife Express (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781049249551)

The All Africa Wildlife Express

When Elephant receives an invitation from the monkeys to a party at Coconut Bay, he fires up his steam engine for an all-African adventure. At each jungle station, he calls the animals to join him on a rollicking trans-continental journey. Along the way they bicker, tell tales, and play until they reach the magnificent gates of the Hotel Splendide, where the monkeys are waiting with a huge surprise.

"A delightful addition to your child's bookshelf" - Sunday Times (South Africa)

Winner of the MER Award 2018 for Illustrated Children's Books

This enchanting picture book for children ages 4-8 combines quirky, rhythmic verse with glorious, glowing illustrations that bring Africa's fantastical wildlife to life. Tony Pinchuck's distinctive artwork reimagines African animals-from elephants to monkeys-in vibrant, unexpected colours, while Rosamund Haden's carefully crafted rhyming couplets create a read-aloud experience that delights both children and adults.

This award-winning train adventure captures the spirit of friendship as diverse animal characters come together for an unforgettable journey across the African continent. Born from an innovative creative process where the illustrations came first and the story was woven around the artwork, this wildlife book for kids offers young readers colourful characters, playful storytelling, and an introduction to African culture and geography.

Perfect for early readers, classroom libraries, homeschool curricula, and family read-aloud sessions, this rhyming picture book supports early literacy development through engaging rhythm and repetition. The unique combination of contemporary African storytelling and vibrant illustration makes The All Africa Wildlife Express an essential addition to any children's book collection.

Ages 4-8 32 pages 216mm x 216mm Full-color illustrations throughout