Cultural Storytellers
The Clever Rabbit and the Pumpkin Patch
Author
Karimu Foundation
YEAR
2024
Book Description
In a small Tanzanian village, a kind grandmother named Bibi discovers her pumpkins are being eaten by a mischievous elephant. With the help of the clever Rabbit, who uses a carved pumpkin and a whistle to scare the elephant away without harm, Bibi’s pumpkin field flourishes again. The story emphasizes the power of prevention over punishment through creative problem-solving.