Fox and Rooster

Jul 17, 2026

This English storybook, titled "Fox and Rooster," is a narrative crafted by Vincent Afeku and illustrated by Wiehan de Jager, focusing on a fable where animals once lived harmoniously. The story unfolds as the animals decide to elect a king, and Rooster nominates himself by deceiving the others. He claims the red comb on his head is fire, warning them not to touch it. Convinced, the animals choose Rooster as their king, believing his supposed fire would provide warmth during cold weather. The tale then progresses to a prolonged period of rain, leading to a significant drop in temperature and a need for fire. Rabbit inquires about obtaining fire, and Monkey reminds everyone that Rooster, their king, possesses fire on his head, setting the stage for further developments in the narrative. This work is under copyright from the African Storybook Initiative, allowing for free commercial use and adaptation, provided the author and illustrator credits are maintained.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages18

Reading Time28 min

Fox and Rooster

Meeting to elect a king

Rooster's lie

The rainy day

FAQs

What is the main theme of the story "Fox and Rooster"?

The main theme of the story is about deception and how an animal, Rooster, lies to become king of the other animals.

How did Rooster become king?

Rooster became king by lying to the other animals, claiming the red comb on his head was fire and warning them not to touch it. The animals believed him and elected him as king.

What happened when it started raining and became cold?

When it rained continuously and everything became wet and cold, the animals needed fire for warmth. Monkey reminded them that Rooster, their king, had fire on his head.

Jul 17, 2026

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