THE LION HUNTS IN THE LAND OF KACHOO
Author Tina Scotford and illustrator Frans Groenewald delight with this series of wildly comical stories set in the fictional Land of Kachoo. The rhyming verse and quirky illustrations invite the reader to linger in the Land of Kachoo along with the lovable characters. These enchanting books will charm the child in everyone.
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ISBN 978-1-4314-0695-1 www.jacana.co.za
Written by Tina Scotford Illustrated by Frans Groenewald Cover All2.indd 2
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In the heart of Africa lies the Land of Kachoo with vast open plains and deep rivers, too Animals roam freely in their wild domain through forests and grasslands and rocky terrain Big cats and rhino and Thomson’s gazelle elephant and zebra - they live here as well The sights and the sounds in the Land of Kachoo are uniquely African and will remain with you The roar of the lions on a starlit night and the echo of hooves running away in fright Or the call of the fish eagle in the African sun are sounds to signal your safari’s begun Come and explore this land, if you dare A wild African adventure awaits you in there!
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The Lion Hunts In The Land Of Kachoo Written by Tina Scotford Illustrated by Frans Groenewald
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A lion took a stroll in the light of the moon Hunting Kachoo with his bowl and his spoon
He was on the prowl for an animal to eat Something quite meaty for a midnight treat He scanned the hills and the rocky terrain Searching and hunting his royal domain
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But everywhere the old lion went He could not pick up even one animal’s scent The zebra, giraffe and brace of young buck Were behind the bushes where they’d quietly snuck Not moving an inch, nor making a sound They kept out of sight in case they were found
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First published by Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd in 2012 10 Orange Street Sunnyside Auckland Park 2092 South Africa (+27 11) 628-3200 www.jacana.co.za In collaboration with 2sq Design (Pty) Ltd © Text: Tina Scotford, 2012 © Illustrations: Frans Groenewald, 2012 All rights reserved. ISBN 978-1-4314-0695-1 Editor: Dominique Herman Designer: Jeannie Coetzee Set in DK Crayon Crumble 22 pt Job no. 001813 Printed by Tien Wah Press (Pte) Ltd See a complete list of Jacana titles at www.jacana.co.za
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THE LION HUNTS IN THE LAND OF KACHOO
Author Tina Scotford and illustrator Frans Groenewald delight with this series of wildly comical stories set in the fictional Land of Kachoo. The rhyming verse and quirky illustrations invite the reader to linger in the Land of Kachoo along with the lovable characters. These enchanting books will charm the child in everyone.
9 781431 406951
ISBN 978-1-4314-0695-1 www.jacana.co.za
Written by Tina Scotford Illustrated by Frans Groenewald Cover All2.indd 2
2012/07/19 3:43 PM