Little stories about beloved animals and their interaction with other creatures are beautifully illustrated in soft colours for light reading. There are no great events, no massive dramas; just life and nature. Adults and children alike will enjoy these tales from a South African childhood filled with various pets, insects, sights and scenes.
I loved Marlene's tales about the critters she grew up with in South Africa. She evoked the dust and smells and whimsical charms of my South African childhood, the sense of another era I lived through, have half forgotten but are still a part of my South African DNA. Well done, Marlene and charming illustrations by Jenni
An enchanting set of short stories/memories of animals and childhood situations in Africa complimented by some excellent illustrations. I feel a bit like Oliver Twist - I want more please!