{"product_id":"the-all-africa-wildlife-express-paperback","title":"The All Africa Wildlife Express - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRosamund Haden\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTony Pinchuck\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe All Africa Wildlife Express\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Elephant receives an invitation from the monkeys to a party at Coconut Bay, he fires up his steam engine for an all-African adventure. At each jungle station, he calls the animals to join him on a rollicking trans-continental journey. Along the way they bicker, tell tales, and play until they reach the magnificent gates of the Hotel Splendide, where the monkeys are waiting with a huge surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A delightful addition to your child's bookshelf\" - Sunday Times (South Africa)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the MER Award 2018 for Illustrated Children's Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis enchanting picture book for children ages 4-8 combines quirky, rhythmic verse with glorious, glowing illustrations that bring Africa's fantastical wildlife to life. Tony Pinchuck's distinctive artwork reimagines African animals-from elephants to monkeys-in vibrant, unexpected colours, while Rosamund Haden's carefully crafted rhyming couplets create a read-aloud experience that delights both children and adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis award-winning train adventure captures the spirit of friendship as diverse animal characters come together for an unforgettable journey across the African continent. Born from an innovative creative process where the illustrations came first and the story was woven around the artwork, this wildlife book for kids offers young readers colourful characters, playful storytelling, and an introduction to African culture and geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for early readers, classroom libraries, homeschool curricula, and family read-aloud sessions, this rhyming picture book supports early literacy development through engaging rhythm and repetition. The unique combination of contemporary African storytelling and vibrant illustration makes \u003cem\u003eThe All Africa Wildlife Express\u003c\/em\u003e an essential addition to any children's book collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges 4-8 32 pages 216mm x 216mm Full-color illustrations throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.08 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 02, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55152748331299,"sku":"9781049249551","price":23.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8279\/8371\/files\/aqhNvK_K8r9781049249551.webp?v=1779793537","url":"https:\/\/homeschoolbookbarn.com\/products\/the-all-africa-wildlife-express-paperback","provider":"Homeschool Book Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}