RAFU: An African Story

By Verena Prym and Paulina Böger

"Rafu" is the current winner of the Silvermedal in the Purple Dragonfly Book award 2020 in the category Picture Books 6 & Older and received Honorable Mention in the category Best Illustrations.

A long time ago, under the deep orange African sky, giraffes and crocodiles lived peacefully together. Rafu and his giraffe friends can only dream about those harmonious times as the greedy crocodile Gutsor spreads fear and terror. Close to losing all hope of ever living peacefully again, an unexpected encounter changes everything…

"Rafu" is set in the bushland of Africa, the sunny continent of wild animals and the cradle of humankind. Thousands of years ago the first bushmen captured their stories in cave drawings, some of which can still be admired today in museums and nature. The story about Rafu, the extraordinary giraffe, is based upon these magical drawings. Rafu manages to reveal an important secret about one of them and thus becomes an ambassador for peace. The book is recommended for children from the age of six.
"Rafu" connects an old African legend with a modern story about friendship, belief in higher powers and the deep wish for a peaceful life. The book tells the story of an extraordinary giraffe, who, thanks to his friendship with a little crocodile, reveals an important secret about a cave and thus paves the way for the long-desired peace between crocodiles and giraffes.

• Language: English
• Publisher: meoverlag
• Release date: Apr 28, 2020
• ISBN: 9783969178423

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Reviews for RAFU

[Lester Ibanez · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A simple, short story with a powerful message! My favorite line: “Fear is a very strong feeling. But one day your courage will be stronger than your fear.”

I’m in my mid-thirties and I enjoyed the graphics along with the storytelling. I’m sure the kids are gonna love it too!