Book Series · 3 Books

Tinga Tinga Tales Books

In order from Why Elephant Has a Trunk to Why Leopard Has Spots.

The Tinga Tinga Tales series is a set of 3 picture books by Tiger Aspect, published between 2010 and 2014. Most books run about 30 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Book #1 · Chapter Book · 2010

Why Elephant Has a Trunk

By Tiger Aspect

Elephant's nose is transformed by a grumpy crocodile's snap.

32 pages

Paperback

Summary: In a vibrant Tinga Tinga world, Elephant is clumsy and smelly with a short nose. But when a grumpy Crocodile snaps, his nose stretches into a long, useful trunk. How will this change his life? Discover the colorful journey of transformation and unexpected friendships.

The complete set

Tinga Tinga Tales Series

3 books · Published 2010–2014

Series

Why Elephant Has a Trunk

Chapter Book · 2010

Elephant's nose is transformed by a grumpy crocodile's snap.

Series

Why Giraffe Has a Long Neck

Picture Book · 2013

Discover how Giraffe's neck grew long after a sticky honey mishap.

Series

Why Leopard Has Spots

Picture Book · 2014

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Tinga Tinga Tales series?

There are 3 books in the Tinga Tinga Tales series. It began with Why Elephant Has a Trunk in 2010, and the newest book, Why Leopard Has Spots, was published in 2014.

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