Come closer. Find a spot beneath the branches. There’s a story waiting to be told…

Grades 3 to 5 5 stories Free PDFs

Welcome to Tales from Under the Marula Tree – a delightful collection of African-inspired animal tales filled with mischievous characters, clever tricks, unexpected adventures and plenty of laughter.

Discover why bats sleep upside-down, what happened when elephants decided they needed nests, how porcupines got their prickly quills and many more wonderfully wild tales from the African veld.

Perfect for curious young readers, each story brings the magic of traditional storytelling to life with colourful characters, humour and just enough mischief to keep you turning the pages.

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