The Wild Beast
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

The Wild Beast

By Eric Walters, Sue Todd (Illustrator)

Discover how a unique creature was crafted from nature's leftovers in a tale of balance and resourcefulness.

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32 pages
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In a vibrant retelling of African folklore, a unique creature emerges from the remnants of other majestic animals. Crafted with buffalo horns, zebra stripes, and giraffe tails, the wildebeest embodies a lesson in balance and resourcefulness. As the Creator assembles this extraordinary beast, young readers are invited to explore a world where nothing is wasted and every part has a purpose. What secrets does this creature hold, and what can it teach us about living harmoniously with nature? Dive into a story where imagination and wisdom intertwine, revealing the beauty of taking only what is needed.

From the publisher

Inspired by a story told to the author while on safari in 2015, The Wild Beast describes the creation of one of Africa’s most unusual animals, the wildebeest. According to oral tradition, the Creator built this unique beast out of leftover parts from other magnificent animals found on the continent. Horns from buffalos and stripes meant for zebras.Tails from giraffes and bumps meant for camels.This creative retelling will introduce little ones to a story rich in both imagery and in lesson: Take what you need to live. Take no more. Waste nothing.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
560L
Themes & topics
Books about the environmentBooks about cultureBooks about AfricaBooks about mammalsBooks about creation
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.7
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
September 25, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781459815896

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