Tales From Grandpa

By Ejiga Sunday

Six interesting stories my grandpa told me. The first story: Birds of a Feather is a story about a dove and an eagle that are good friends; unknown to both they are grave enemies until the truth came to lamplight. The second story, Why Tortoise Have Rough Shell is a story about the tortoise that got into trouble when the report of his act of stealing got to the king. He was severely punished at the king’s order. Why Lizards Nod their Heads is a story of a king who promised to give out his beautiful daughters to any suitor that can come up with their names, the monkey tried out a trick and was able to come up with the names but the red neck lizard cheated him. Why Guinea Fowls Have Bald Head is story of the guinea fowl, in his quest to get food at the verge of death went to visit his friend the tortoise to search for solution. Why Dogs Live with Man is a story about how the animals were experiencing grave attacks from the hunters; so a meeting was called to decide their fate. Grandpa ends his stories with Dreamland, a beautiful place in the jungle where the entire animals wish to go. Dreamland is depicted for her waterfalls, serenity and reputed as a land of plenty by all the animals; behold she became the frequent of Mr Fangs a dangerous and fierce poacher and on the other hand a lover of animals by the name Prof. Rains; both men never agreed.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ejiga Sunday
• Release date: Jun 6, 2015
• ISBN: 9781311837622

Ejiga Sunday

Ejiga Sunday is a teacher, master storyteller, book lover, blogger, son of a disciplined and renowned forester. He lives in Abuja, Nigeria.

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TALES FROM GRANDPA

By Ejiga Sunday

Copyright 2015 Ejiga Sunday

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Meeting Grandpa

Chapter 2: Birds of a Feather

Chapter 3: Why Tortoise Have Rough Shell

Chapter 4: Why Lizards Nod Their Heads

Chapter 5: Why Guinea Fowls Have Bald Heads

Chapter 6: Why Dogs Live With Man

Chapter 7: Dreamland

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Chapter 1: Meeting Grandpa

A bush lantern sat burning lazily in the open air; grandma put some woods underneath the pot to bring out flames to cook the food properly.

Children sat round grandpa as he told them wonderful stories about old times. Grandpa has a captivating aura for telling sweet stories, which made the children to love him a lot.

That was why I loved going to the village with daddy and mummy for Christmas; it was fun sitting and listening to grandpa with rapt attention. His stories are so entertaining that there appears like there are happening before my very eyes.

Once he told me a story and despite mum’ call that supper was ready, I couldn’t get up to eat supper.

‘’I will be going to the farm very early tomorrow so I will limit today’s stories.’’

‘’That is kind of you, grandpa.’’ I said feeling excited to hear stories from grandpa.

‘’Today, I will tell you only animals’ stories.’’

The children sat attentively as he began his stories.

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Chapter 2: Birds of a Feather

Once upon a time the Dove and the Eagle were very good friends, they played and hunt insects; they are always seen together and they barely quarrel.

‘’please do you mind coming with me to the field to hunt some insects today?’’ The Eagle pleaded with his grumpy voice.

‘’sure, you know I love to go hunting with you.’’ Replied the Dove

The two birds flew to the field; they had a wonderful time collecting locusts and grasshoppers; they likewise went to the man’s farm to collect some grains since the Dove requested for some.

By the time, the two friends left the farm it was already evening, so they returned to their abode to sleep but promised to meet the next day.

On the morrow, the two had their bath and met in the park as planned. They visited a nearby farm to collect food for breakfast.

‘’I didn’t realised how hungry I was when I went to bed last night until I woke up this morning yawning like a cat.’’

‘’But Eagle, you had a big supper yesterday. It baffles me to hear you are hungry this morning.’’

‘’Sure, I ate a lot but still something was left out; I will show you when we get to the field.’’

Unknown to the Dove what the Eagle meant; the two birds flew a long distance.