African Folktales [J0421]

HC in Gift-Worthy condition. 8.5 X 11 Illustrations by Lorena Chiuppi. Translated from the Italian by Elizabeth Leister. The tradition of African storytelling has been passed down from generation to generation. Share and enjoy with your family the 18 stories in African Folktales. You will meet a caterpillar that outwits the bigger animals, see a boy cheat death, discover the magic ring that could create whole villages, and learn how the stars came to be. This charming book includes tales from the Ashanti, the Masai and the Swahili, among many others.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Great book full of amazing Africa Folktales. Each tale tells where in Africa the story has originated. Pictures are colorful and fun! Learn more about African culture by reading this book!"; "Despite the stories being completely foreign, filled with plots that no American would ever dream of, they were told with grace, clarity, and simplicity, and something in them resonated with my daughter. She could not get enough of them, and read them over and over."; "Loved this book. The stories are funny and interesting."