King of Birds
by African Storybook Initiative
Ages 4–87 min readConfidence & Self-EsteemFree to read
The birds want a king, but they have difficulty choosing. They decide that the bird that can fly highest will be made king. The African Vulture thinks he has won the contest, but a tiny bird tricks him. Do the birds get their king?
A clever African folktale where a tiny bird outwits the mightiest fliers, delighting children with the idea that brains can beat brawn.
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