African Stories: Once Upon a Hyena

Inspired by traditional African stories, find out WHY animals came to be the way they are today. A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Also available in the African Stories series: Once Upon an Elephant, Once Upon a Zebra, Once Upon a Giraffe and Once Upon a Hippo.

About the author

Ken Wilson-Max is an award-winning author, illustrator and publisher of children's books. He was born and raised in Zimbabwe. He trained to be a graphic designer in Zimbabwe before coming to the UK. He now lives in London.

In 2020 his book, Astro Girl, won the STEAM award for early years picture books. Where's Lenny? was listed in 50 Best Culturally Diverse Children's Books by The Guardian and Max Paints the House is listed in 150 Important Children's Books by the African American Literature Book Club.

Ken has over 70 children's books published by over 15 international publishers in many languages worldwide.
Toby Newsome is an award-winning illustrator working in Cape Town, South Africa. He has worked for some of the leading publishers and advertising agencies in South Africa and abroad. Toby was selected to take part in the 2017 Chen Bochui International Children's Literature Award Exhibition in Shanghai. His book, Grandma's List written by Portia Dery and published by African Bureau won the 2018 Children's Africana Book Award in the USA.

Product details

• Authors: Toby Newsome, Chantelle Thorne, Ken Wilson-Max, Wilson-Max Ken
• Assisted by: Newsome Toby (Illustration)
• Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 5
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.01.2025
• EAN: 9781444978162
• ISBN: 978-1-4449-7816-2
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 242 mm x 240 mm x 6 mm
• Series: African Stories
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Africa, JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / African, Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Interest age: from c 3 years, For National Curriculum Early Years, For National Curriculum Early Years (England and Wales), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Large land mammals