Why Hippos Have No Hair
by Basilio Gimo
Ages 4–84 min readTantrums & AngerFree to read
In this Nyungwe folktale, we see what happens when Hare refuses to forgive Hippo for stepping on his foot.
A lively 'why' folktale that explains the hippo's bald skin while showing children how holding onto anger can cause far bigger harm than the accident itself.
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Written by Basilio Gimo & David Ker
Illustrated by Carol Liddiment
License: CC BY 4.0
Source: Global Digital Library
