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Give Up, Gecko!: A Folktale from Uganda | Margaret Read MacDonald

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"Elephant! Elephant! Heavy! Heavy! Heavy! Elephant! Elephant! STOMP! STOMP! STOMP!" Elephant was shouting and stomping. But could he stomp a hole deep enough to reach water for the thirsty animals? Maybe...maybe not. All the animals tried until tiny Gecko takes a turn. He is small...but he is determined. And he's not going to give up! Kids will love to chant and stomp along to this Ugandan folktale.

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Give Up, Gecko!: A Folktale from Uganda | Margaret Read MacDonald

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Very cute motivational folktale from Uganda, about never giving up.
Fun Fact: Geckos lick their eyeballs!
This was my first read for #foodandlit2023 and I ran across this fun cookbook. Check it out!

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Give Up, Gecko!: A Folktale from Uganda | Margaret Read MacDonald

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I think that it is a great tale to be told to children, or anyone at any age(pub.2013). I liked the whole storyline of the gecko, being one of the smallest animals, being one of the bravest to get the water. I think that it teaches a value-able lesson to be brave.
Aside from that, I enjoyed the illustrations. I would say that they are very simple, but that there are plenty of colors and animals.
“Soon the middle-sized animals all...gave up.“