Mulungu and Rock Rabbit

By Pauline Dawber

A warm, witty celebration of friendship, identity and the wonder of being a one-off

Welcome to the Kalahari Desert, a place where the sand is sunset red, the skies are diamond bright, and 10-year-old Mulungu is about to answer a very important question.

When his curious friend Rock Rabbit asks why he is the only rabbit in the entire desert, Mulungu has the perfect answer... It's because he is a one- off

What follows is a joyful day of hopscotch games, shadow- shape silliness and a race to the Acacia trees. In between time, the two friends discover that being a one- off isn't about being the only one: it's about being uniquely, wonderfully, you.

Mulungu and Rock Rabbit is a delightful story that brings the magic of the African landscape to life.

With playful dialogue, gentle wisdom, and detailed scenes, this story invites young readers to see themselves as one-offs too-

special, unrepeatable and important just as they are.

A closing section offers a child-friendly glimpse into the San people's culture and the Kalahari Desert, sparking curiosity well beyond the final page.

Why Parents and Young Readers will love this book:

Builds self-esteem: a gentle uplifting message that encourages children to celebrate what makes them unique and irreplaceable.

Introduces a Fascinating World: filled with lively Kalahari animals from meerkats taking afternoon naps, to lions singing to the moon.

Educational Extension: includes interactive, fun questions about the Kalahari Desert.

Perfect for sparking curiosity.

The thought-provoking questions will keep the conversation going long after story time ends.

Perfect for fans of bedtime read-alouds and early independent readers

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1837097356
• ISBN13: 9781837097357
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Cassgriffin Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4