Milo the Marvellous Meerkat

Milo the Marvellous Meerkat is a Kenyan children's picture book about self-acceptance, set in Nairobi National Park — perfect for ages 2 to 7.

Milo the meerkat does not much like what he sees in the mirror. His nose is far too small. His tail is far too thin.

So he sets out to be somebody else. He ties a mop to his head and roars like Leo the lion. He holds pillows against his ears and stomps like Ella the elephant. He straps springs to his feet to jump like Freebo the frog — and lands in a bush, dizzy, with leaves on his head.

It is Mama Meerkat who sets him right. Lions were made loud, she tells him. Elephants were made big and frogs were made jumpy. And meerkats were made marvellous — with sharp eyes, quick feet and the very best hugs.

A funny, affectionate story about self-acceptance, for every child who has ever wished to be somebody else. Five activities follow the story, including a frame for your child's own photograph and a page for writing down four things they love about themselves.