Noko, the porcupine, is very hungry.
Once the villagers hear of his plan they offer just enough ingredients to make a Soup worthy of them all...
This African version of Stone Soup celebrates generosity and kindness - and the message that we can all benefit if we share our resources..
Never mind: he’ll just have to make do and cook a pot of Soup from the quills off his back – a Soup so tasty even the king likes it.
But, despite their full bellies, all the animals say they have nothing to spare.
On arriving at a village, he asks the other animals for some food and shelter.
Noko, the porcupine, is very hungry