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.