Bushbabies in Books and on Film

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MOVIES:

There is a movie called The Bushbaby, made in 1969, and starring Louis Gossett, Jr. There are some great shots of a (real) Bushbaby in the film.


Plot summary (from imbd):

The young daughter of a park ranger in Tanzania is distressed to learn that she and her father must permanently return to England, thus separating her from the one thing she loves most, a pet Bushbaby. Fearing what the future holds she decides to set the pet free but while doing so misses the boat back to England. After meeting up with a friendly native they try to resolve the situation together. Things take a turn for the worse when it is falsely reported that the native has kidnapped her, thus putting a price on his head.

More information on the movie from imbd (Internet Movie DataBase).

The Bushbaby (click to buy or rent)

BOOKS:

Bushbaby, a children's book: "Yearning for the best figs, little Bushbaby takes a low-tide path to a tree guarded by a sleeping- -but fierce--monitor lizard. The figs are luscious, but the awakened lizard and incoming tide together hold Bushbaby for an anxious night in the tree; then a daring leap propels him safely back toward his waiting mother." Hardcover Paperback
"What on Earth is a Galago? This bright and colorful natural history book is highly recommended for elementary-level readers in grades 2-4: bright color photos and captivating facts encourage learning."
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