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Why the Hippo lives in the River: The Tale of Insantim the Hippo

by Aishat Otuedon

A folktale of wit and pride

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A folktale of wit and pride

Insantim the Hippo’s move to the river is framed as the consequence of a contest between two sharply contrasted animals: a wise tortoise and a proud hippo. Drawing on an ancient African folktale, the story connects an animal tale with a Savanna setting and introduces cultural storytelling through a compact, child-focused narrative. Its premise also gives the tale a clear fable-like thread, linking the characters’ qualities to the explanation of where the hippo lives.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children encountering African folktales and animal stories
  • Families seeking a story that introduces Savanna animals and cultural traditions

Themes

African folkloreWisdom and prideAnimals of the SavannaCultural storytelling

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Book overview

Share the ancient story of Insantim the Hippo with your child! This colourful story is based on an Ancient African folktale about how the wise tortoise bested the proud Hippo that results in the Hippo going to live in the river. This story will spark the imagination of your child and is great way to introduce them to new concepts, lessons, places and characters.

Use this story to teach your child about different animals from the Savanna and follow along the series for other tales!

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Tales from the Savanah is a publishing house dedicated to telling African stories. From re-telling local African folklore, stories and myths to fiction and non-fiction by African writers. These books are specially dedicated to teaching children through vivid and creative cultural stories.

We want to help spread our rich and ancient culture around the world!

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