Product Description
by Fleurie LeClercq (Author)
African Animals ABC is a beautifully illustrated book that children and adults will return to time after time. With colorful, quirky illustrations for each animal, and facts about where they live, what they eat, and how they spend the day or night, there are plenty of talking points. How much water does Elroi the Elephant drink each day? How fast can Obi the Ostrich run? Why does Polo the Pangolin curl into a ball? How does Wasee the Warthog use his tusks? Children can find out about the wild, weird and wonderful animals of Africa as they learn their ABC
Author Biography
Fleurie Leclercq was born in Cameroon and grew up with her grandmother, "Mamie Marguerite", in the Bankolo Hills of Yaounde. She is proud of her African roots and culture and thankful to her loving grandma who taught her to stand strong and keep her head up whatever life's challenges. Under her grandma's nurturing wing, Fleurie learned to work hard and to love and care for others. She grew up with the self-belief to follow her dreams. Fleurie's connection with nature during childhood has inspired her to create this ABC book showing her beloved Africa's animals, which she hopes will delight young children. Fleurie is the author of Snow Flower And The Panther, also available in French translation: Fleurie Neige Et La Panther. In her books, Fleurie shows the beauty and culture of Africa, encouraging children of the world to tell their story and be proud of their origins.
