The Scalliwatty

Scalliwatty is the strangest creature in Jungle Town - a clever fox-like trickster with a tortoise shell on his back, a charming smile and a dangerous talent for deception.When proud Leopard trusts him to decorate his seven cubs, Scalliwatty carries out a cruel trick and escapes across the wide river. Leopard vows to catch him, but Scalliwatty always seems one step ahead. He disguises himself as the magnificent Bird King, fools King Lion and the entire royal court, and turns every trap against those who set it.But Scalliwatty's cleverness soon becomes greed, and when he quarrels with Dog the blacksmith over a missing pot of stew, his own angry words may finally expose the truth.Filled with colorful animal characters, outrageous disguises, narrow escapes and traditional folktale humor, The Scalliwatty is an entertaining cautionary tale about pride, dishonesty and the danger of believing that cleverness has no consequences. Rotimi Ogunjobi is a Nigerian-born writer, filmmaker, and cultural advocate with a passion for preserving and promoting African heritage through storytelling. He is the founder of The African Cultural Heritage Hub and author of many books. With decades of experience in writing, publishing, and multimedia production, Rotimi has created content for global audiences, blending traditional narratives with modern platforms. His work spans children's media, documentaries, and educational programming, all rooted in the belief that African stories are powerful tools for identity, education, and cultural pride.