Tue, May 31, 2011
You see there was time when Camel didn't have a hump. He lived very far away in the hot desert. But one day the desert got too hot... even for Camel. So he started walking. When Camel arrived at the Waterhole he asked the animals if he good have a drink. All the animals weren't pleased at all because the rains hadn't come and they were very thirsty. Lion allowed Camel to have one drink... but ONE drink, and ONE DRINK ONLY! Camel slurped, and he slurped, and he slurped! Until 'POP!' a big, wobbly hump appeared on his back full of all the animals' water! Tales from Africa.
Tue, Jun 7, 2011
You see there was a time when Leopard didn't have spots. All the animals had something special; Lion had his mane, Peacock his beautiful tail, Zebra his stripes... but Leopard was as plain as plain can be. Then one day Leopard made friends with Puff Adder with his bright colourful spots. Tales from Africa.
Sun, Jun 19, 2011
You see there was a time when Peacock didn't strut. He was a very proud bird and he wanted to be the best at everything. He wanted to be the best bird-brain in Tinga Tinga. He wanted to be the best flyer in Tinga Tinga and he wanted to have the biggest and the best tail in Tinga Tinga.... But as Lion so wisely points out 'Sometimes it's not good to get everything you want!' Tales from Africa.
Tue, Jun 21, 2011
You see there was a time when Whale didn't spout. Then one day there is a big storm in Tinga Tinga. The winds blew stronger and the ocean waves got bigger and bigger. Suddenly an enormous wave picks up Whale and carries her all the way from the ocean to the Waterhole. SPLOSH! But Whale was so full of water that she couldn't move! How do the animals help Whale get back to the ocean? For once, Elephant has the answer. Tales from Africa.
Fri, Jun 24, 2011
You see there was a time when Chameleon wasn't bright and colourful at all. In fact Chameleon was rather dull and grey... like a rainy day. One day when all the animals are playing games and sheltering from the rains Chameleon decides to slip away because he feels boring. Butterfly comes across Chameleon sitting sadly on a rock and shows him a rainbow. Chameleon can't resist and stands on the Rainbow, and TA-DAH!! He turns red and yellow and pink and green! Chameleon soaks up all the colours of the magical rainbow and now, KAPOW!! Chameleon can be any colour he wants! Tales from Africa.
Sun, Jun 26, 2011
You see there was a time when Guinea Fowl didn't have dots. She was an adventurous bird and loved to discover things. One day Tortoise challenges her to find out why the top of Mount Tinga Tinga shines. Guinea Fowl can't resist and races off, over the desert, past the ocean, up to the very top of Mount Tinga Tinga where she does indeed discover why the top of Mount Tinga Tinga shines.... SNOW! Guinea Fowl is the first ever animal to see snow! Tales from Africa.
Mon, Jun 27, 2011
You see there was a time when Buffalo didn't have horns. He had very long shaggy hair and he lived near the Swamp. But then one day the Swamp moves and Buffalo has to find a new home! The Swamp grows and grows and soon all the horned animals who live on the Plains risk losing their home too. So Buffalo decides to save the day and push back the muddy swamp. Tales from Africa.
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
You see there was a time when Puff Adder didn't shed his skin. All the animals were afraid of Puff Adder because he was very difficult to see and he had a nasty bite. Puff Adder decides that if no beast wants to be his friend then he doesn't want to have any friends. He slithers far, far away to the desert where he bumps into Camel and learns that every animal needs a friend. Tales from Africa.
Wed, Jun 29, 2011
You see there was a time when Eagle didn't rule the skies. She was a humble bird who kept herself to self. But then one day things start going wrong for the birds - some beast steals Hen's eggs, Hummingbird loses her hum and Tickbird goes missing! Eagle quietly saves the day and Lion rewards her with half his Kingdom. Tales from Africa.
Sun, Sep 18, 2011
You see there was a time when Meerkat was not always on the lookout. Meerkat used to race around Tinga Tinga bumping into things and causing chaos. She never stayed still long enough to listen to any beast. But then one day Meerkat bumps into the Sleeping Stones... and they make her listen alright! Tales from Africa.
You see there was a time when Ostrich was all covered in feathers and unlike all the other birds, Ostrich wasn't very good at flying at all. One night in Tinga Tinga Spider decided to make Jackal a pair of wings so that he could fly up to the moon and stop howling! Jackal and Spider stole the feathers from Ostrich's neck and legs until she looked like a very big plucked chicken! The next day Ostrich was mortified and stuck her head in the ground so that Lion couldn't see her. And it was perfect ... because Ostrich looked just like a bush! Tales from Africa.