Folklore - Africa
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears
$18.99 Add to cart“In this Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. “Elegance has become the Dillons’ hallmark. . . . Matching the art is Aardema’s uniquely onomatopoeic text . . . … [more below]
- Author: Aardema, Verna
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 1975
- ISBN10: 0803760892
- Language: English
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Anansi and the Talking Melon
$8.99 Add to cartWhen Anansi the Spider gets stuck in a melon, he decides to pass his time by doing what he’s best at–tricking the other animals around him.
When his melon begins talking, Elephant is so impressed h… [more below]- Series: Anansi the Trickster #3
- Author: Kimmel, Eric A.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 36
- Publish Date: January 01 1994
- ISBN10: 0823411672
- Language: English
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Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters Big Book: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner
$26.99 Read moreA Caldecott Honor and Reading Rainbow book, this memorable retelling of Cinderella is perfect for introducing children to the fairy tale as well as the history, culture, and geography of the African n
- Series: Reading Rainbow Books
- Author: Steptoe, John
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: October 22 1993
- ISBN10: 0688129358
- Language: English
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Tales from Africa
$15.99 Read moreDrawn from all parts of Africa, these stories convey the fierce sense of justice inherent in African peoples, their powers of patience and endurance, and their supreme ability as storytellers. A greed… [more below]
- Series: Oxford Myths and Legends
- Author: Arnott, Kathleen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: July 20 2000
- ISBN10: 0192750798
- Language: English
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Anansi and the Magic Stick
$8.99 Add to cartWhen the other animals laugh at his messy house, Anansi the Spider is embarrassed. He wants to fix the problem . . . as long as he doesn’t have to work too hard.
Stomping off in a huff, Anansi stumb- Series: Anansi the Trickster #4
- Author: Kimmel, Eric A.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: September 01 2002
- ISBN10: 0823417638
- Language: English
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A Calabash of Cowries: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times
$18.95 Read moreA Calabash of Cowries: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times is a collection of tales featuring the Orishas and the wonders of the natural world. Suitable for adults and children, artists and teachers, read
- Author: Teish, Luisah
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 228
- Publish Date: February 28 2023
- ISBN10: 1608012476
- Language: English
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Nelson Mandela’s Favorite African Folktales
$17.95 Add to cartIn these beloved stories we meet a Kenyan lion named Simba, a snake with seven heads, and tricksters from Zulu folklore; we hear the voices of the scheming hyena, and we learn from a Khoi fable how an… [more below]
- Author: Mandela, Nelson
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: October 01 2007
- ISBN10: 0393329909
- Language: English
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Ashley Bryan’s Puppets: Making Something from Everything
$19.99 Read moreBeloved Coretta Scott King Award-winning storyteller and creator Ashley Bryan reveals the vibrant spirit of found objects in this magnificent treasury of poetry and puppets.
Little Cranberry Island. I- Author: Bryan, Ashley
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 80
- Publish Date: July 08, 2014
- ISBN10: 1442487283
- Language: English
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Tales of East Africa: (African Folklore Book for Teens and Adults, Illustrated Stories and Literature from Africa)
$24.95 Add to cartTales of East Africa is a collection of 22 traditional tales from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Welcome to a world of magical adventure–a place where a boy spares the life of a fearsome monster, a flo- Series: Traditional Tales
- Author: Okubo, Jamilla
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: March 10 2020
- ISBN10: 1452182582
- Language: English
