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The Greatest Animal in the Jungle

The Greatest Animal in the Jungle by Sope Martins — picture book

On Afuwe’s birthday, his godfather, Tortoise, gives him a gift that grants him five wishes. Afuwe’s ultimate wish is to become the greatest animal in the jungle instead of the mouse that he is.

  • Publisher: Farafina Books

  • ISBN: 9789785559705

  • Format: Picture book

  • Age range: (5–8)

  • Themes: Courage, identity, wisdom, African folktale motifs

  • Buy: Farafina | Roving Heights

Sope Martins is a Lagos-based Nigerian children’s author and writing coach. She is the author of Hairstory (Simon & Schuster), Teju’s Shadow, and Riddle Riddle. Alongside her books, she runs workshops on picture book creation and novel writing for children, teens, and aspiring authors in Nigeria and beyond.

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