Story Title: How Guinea Fowl Got her Spotsīorn in South Africa, Barbara Knutson is an author and illustrator who is acclaimed for the “vigorous humor” of her pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations “and the broad comedy of a familiar story scheme (which) are both delightful. Story Title: Gini Murgi ne Kaese Paayi Chittiyaan This Swahili folktale about friendship and bravery that teaches children how even the mightiest beast can be won over with a true friend has also won the Minnesota Book Award, 1991. How the Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots: A Swahili Tale of Friendship by Barbara Knutson. As a heartfelt gift for being a true friend, the cow gives Nganga beautiful white spots all over her body which helps her camouflage in the grass and hide from predators forever. Nganga with her courage and quick wit saves the cow from the mighty lion. They both have a common foe – the ferocious lion. Nganga, a guinea fowl is friends with a cow.
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