Books with title How The Leopard Got His Spots

“In this powerful illustrated fable for older picture book readers, Achebe, the celebrated Nigerian writer, offers a parable about how power corrupts.” — The New York Times Book ReviewIn the beginning, all the animals lived as friends. Their leopard king was strong but gentle and wise. Only Dog had sharp teeth and lived as an outsider before attacking the leopard and taking over as king — until the angry leopard returned to regain his throne by force with his own threatening new claws. In a riveting fable for young readers about the potency and dangers of power taken by force, Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe, author of Things Fall Apart, evokes his frequent themes of liberation and justice. Glowing with vibrant color, Mary GrandPré’s expressive and action-filled paintings bring the unforgettable tale to dramatic life.

In the yellow hues of the African plains, hunting was easy for the leopard, whose light coat served as camouflage. When all the animals moved away, the hungry leopard had to follow them to the striped, splotchy, spotted forest. But he didn’t stand a chance of survival unless, of course, he acquired spots himself. Rich in language and subtle humor, this inspired adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling classic comes alive with richly drawn illustrations by Lori Lohstoeter. Part of the award-winning Rabbit Ears Storybook Classics series. Ages 5 and up. DVD and CD versions of the same story are narrated by Danny Glover with original score by Ladysmith Black Mambazo featuring the gentle sounds of South African a cappella harmonies. Both available on Amazon.com (Disc on Demand and Audible.com)

In the yellow hues of the African plains, hunting was easy for the leopard, whose light coat served as camouflage. When all the animals moved away, the hungry leopard had to follow them to the striped, splotchy, spotted forest. But he didn’t stand a chance of survival unless, of course, he acquired spots himself. This inspired adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling classic comes alive with rich language and subtle humor. Ages 5 and up

Rudyard Kipling, the best-loved creator of childhood favorites The Jungle Book and ""Rikki-Tikki-Tavi,"" also gave us the wonderful Just So Stories. Stephanie P. Gilman breathes new life into this series, making them Just So Much Fun! Sometimes change can be good. In this retelling of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale, children will learn from the story of the leopard about the importance of accepting change and adapting to new circumstances. With captivating illustrations, this silly story will be sure to delight audiences of any age.