How the Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots

retold by Barbara Knutson
Lexile:  ???
Genre:  Traditional Literature

In this Swahili tale of friendship, Nganga and Cow are best friends and have to be on the look out for Lion who would like to eat one or both for his dinner.  Nganga saves Cow's life and is return Cow gives Nganga her spots which turns out to be a life saving gesture as well.