Safari Tales

Inspired by a real-life toy monkey, this delightful collection of short stories takes young readers on a series of wild adventures filled with hungry crocodiles, grumpy cows, mischievous monkeys, and many other memorable characters.

The stories are inspired by Safari, a monkey puppet adopted by Mary Weeks Millard from a box of unwanted items at the hospital where she worked. Mary later travelled to Africa as a missionary, using Safari to teach children about Jesus and His love for them.

Drawing on this heart-warming true story, the book follows Safari through the forest he calls home, where every adventure brings new friendships, challenges, and valuable lessons to learn.

Beautifully written and full of imagination, each chapter paints a vivid picture of the animals and characters Safari encounters. A short reflection at the end of every story encourages children to think about important issues they may face as they grow up and helps connect the adventures to everyday life.

Warm, engaging, and full of Christian teaching, this charming book is ideal for family reading, schools, Sunday Schools, and children who enjoy stories with both fun and meaning.