The Hornbill and the Mongoose
NZ$14.50
Paperback | English
Translation by Grayson A. Mbwambo
Edited by Birgit Hendry
Illustrated by Michael Mmbuji
David Read, born to British parents in Kenya in 1922, spent most of his childhood with the Masai tribe in the famous wilderness area which is known today as the Serengeti. David, speaking the Masai language fluently, is a treasure trove of information about the tribe’s history, legends, ceremonies and lifestyle.The Hornbill and the Mongoose is an authentic Masai story, written for children. It tells the story of a very special relationship between two different species of animals. The text is in English and KiSwahili. The story is followed by some interesting facts about hornbills and mongooses in East Africa.
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