Thokozani the Eland
3/6/202628 min
In this story from South Africa, we meet Thokozani the Eland, a type of antelope who has magic powers to shape-shift into a human. When a series of fires sweeps through his area putting the animals at risk, Thokozani is chosen to talk to the villagers. Will they listen to him? Listen to Nokugcina Mhlophe tell this moving story and find out.
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[upbeat music] Hello, and welcome to Super Great Kids Stories, wise tales from storytellers around the world which will make you laugh and sometimes cry. Recommended for ages five to 105. I'm Kim, and I love stories. Today we have a new theme of animal stories, and we're starting with an uplifting tale from South Africa about a type of antelope. The story is called Thokozani the Eland told by Gcina Mhlophe. How are you, Super Great Kids? Did you have a happy week? I'm feeling chipper because the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and there's pink and white blossom on the trees. There's a fun song about the spring which my children sang in school. The sun is shining and the sky so blue And I feel happy, happy all through I wonder if you know that song. It's a good one to sing to raise your spirits. I'm also pleased because we're in a new month of March, and