The Girl In The Tree And Other Tales From Africa
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The Girl In The Tree And Other Tales From Africa
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Author : A. Sakyiama
language : en
Publisher: Pepper Pot Books
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The Girl In The Tree And Other Tales From Africa written by A. Sakyiama and has been published by Pepper Pot Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Social Science categories.
If you were sitting in a tree and could only come down for someone you would like to marry, who would you pick? * The best dancer? * The very rich one? * Or the very strong and fearsome one, who promises to cut off the head of anyone who bothers you? Decisions, decisions! Monka was the girl in the tree. Who did she pick? Did she even pick? And, why on earth did anyone think that this was a good way to pick a husband? Read Monka's story and other tales of courtship and love. I have to warn you though, if you're looking for "lovey-dovey, happily-ever-after" stories, these are not it.
The Yam Child And Other Tales From West Africa
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Author : A. Sakyiama
language : en
Publisher: Pepper Pot Books
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The Yam Child And Other Tales From West Africa written by A. Sakyiama and has been published by Pepper Pot Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Juvenile Fiction categories.
From talking yam tubers and polite little boys who throw up money, to the deliciously scary story of a disrespectful little girl who sets out to find something to see, this second collection of stories in the African Fireside Classics series has something for everyone.
The Girl Who Married A Lion
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Author : Alexander McCall Smith
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
The Girl Who Married A Lion written by Alexander McCall Smith and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Large type books categories.
Brings together a treasury of traditional African folktales and lore from the Ndebele people of Zimbabwe and the Setswana people of Botswana, including "Milk Bird," "Why Elephant and Hyena Live Far from People," and other fables.
The Orphan Girl And Other Stories
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Author : Buchi Offodile
language : en
Publisher: Interlink Books
Release Date : 2001-07-01
The Orphan Girl And Other Stories written by Buchi Offodile and has been published by Interlink Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-07-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
collected and retold by Buchi Offodile Once upon a moonlit night, children gathered elbow to elbow, lying on the ground, while the adults sat near by, drinking and snacking. They listened to the storyteller, who held adult and child alike rapt with animal noises and spooky voices, gesture and song, call and response, until the wick of the palm-oil lamp ran down and the storyteller tired. It wasn’t that the stories themselves were over—no, many more were yet to be told: tales of the ever-scheming tortoise, spider, or hare; tales of spirits tempting children; tales of fate punishing whole villages for their folly, or rewarding them for their perseverance. Though almost all the tales have morals, the most popular characters are the tricksters: the tortoise, the spider, and the hare. The Orphan Girl includes a fascinating introduction exploring the roots of the storytelling tradition in the history and culture of West Africa. History’s boundaries divide this book by nation, from Mauritania into the continent’s interior, to the hinterlands of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, and down the Atlantic coast as far as Cameroon. Each country is represented by several stories, a map and brief information. Invariably though, as all of these countries share common origins and cultures, the stories overlap and play off each other. For example, a Ghanaian story featuring Anansi, the spider, is almost the same tale told by the Igbos of Eastern Nigeria starring Mbe Nwaniga, the tortoise.
The Girl Who Married A Lion
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Author : Alexander McCall Smith
language : en
Publisher: Pantheon
Release Date : 2004-12-07
The Girl Who Married A Lion written by Alexander McCall Smith and has been published by Pantheon this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-12-07 with Fiction categories.
Gathered here is a beguiling selection of folktales from Zimbabwe and Botswana as retold by the best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. This treasury contains most of the stories previously collected in Children of Wax and seven new tales from the Setswana-speaking people of Botswana. A girl discovers that her young husband might actually be a lion in disguise, but not before they have two sons who might actually be cubs . . . When a child made of wax follows his curiosity outside into the heat of daylight and melts, his siblings shape him into a bird with feathers made of leaves that enable him to fly into the light . . . Talking hyenas, milk-giving birds, clever cannibals who nonetheless get their comeuppance, and mysterious forces that reside in the landscape—these wonderful fables bring us the wealth, the variety, and the particular magic of traditional African lore.
Folktales From Africa
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Author : Dianne Stewart
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Release Date : 2015-03-02
Folktales From Africa written by Dianne Stewart and has been published by Penguin Random House South Africa this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-02 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Folktales are timeless and, although they are a product of a particular culture, they have universal relevance because they give insight into the human condition. In Folktales from Africa, award-winning South African author Dianne Stewart has retold stories from the length and breadth of the African continent. Beautifully illustrated by Marjorie van Heerden, this collection of twenty stories is certain to entertain and delight the reader, as well as give insight into the countries from which the tales have been sourced.
The Brave Little African Girl
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Author : Thabitha Mathabatha
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2020-03-30
The Brave Little African Girl written by Thabitha Mathabatha and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-30 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Fofo, a brave, little African girl, lives with her brothers and her strict aunt in the jungle. Fofo is tired of following her brothers around, and one day she decides to venture off by herself to swim in the natural pool at the foot of the mountain. As Fofo enjoys the refreshing spring water, she doesn’t realize she’s in danger. And then, on the bank, she hears the cry of an animal. She saves a baby lion being born, names him Angel, and carries the cub home. However, Fofo must give up the animal so it can be returned to the wild. That makes her sad and depressed. Her schoolwork suffers, and her grades drop. But her teachers help her get her spark back. This picture book for children delivers that message that it takes a village to raise a child. Through the love of Fofo’s family and friends, and especially her teachers, she’s able to find joy in her life again.
Tales Of East Africa
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Author : Jamilla Okubo
language : en
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Release Date : 2020-03-10
Tales Of East Africa written by Jamilla Okubo and has been published by Chronicle Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-10 with Fiction categories.
Tales 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 flock of doves brings a girl back from the dead, and a hare wreaks havoc among all the other animals. Translated and transcribed by folklorists and anthropologists in the early 20th century, these stories evoke the distinctive beauty and irresistible humor of East African folklore. • The tales come alive alongside bold, contemporary art in this special illustrated edition. • Each story transports readers to an enthralling world. • Part of the popular Tales series, featuring Tales of Japan, Celtic Tales, and Tales of India Tales of East Africa will enthrall fans of fairytales and captivate those interested in East Africa's rich history and culture. Readers will encounter mischievous animals, plucky heroes and heroines, and monsters, and artist Jamilla Okubo pairs each tale with a bold and vibrant illustration. • A visually gorgeous book that will be at home on the shelf or on the coffee table. • A perfect gift for fairy tale and folklore lovers, fans of East African culture, people of East African ancestry, collectors of illustrated classics, adults and teens alike, and bibliophiles • Add it to the collection of books like The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa by Alexander McCall Smith, Favorite African Folktales by Nelson Mandela, and Indaba My Children: African Folktales by Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa
The Girl Who Made Stars
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Author : Wilhelm Heinrich Immanuel Bleek
language : en
Publisher: Daimon
Release Date : 2001
The Girl Who Made Stars written by Wilhelm Heinrich Immanuel Bleek and has been published by Daimon this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Folklore categories.
These beautiful and timeless stories from the African Bush were gathered more than a century ago and have touched thousands of readers ever since. The South African-born author, Sir Laurens van der Post, revered them and helped to make them known throughout the world. For this special new edition, Gregory McNamee has adapted the original nineteenth-century English translations to create modern versions of the stories for readers without a prior knowledge of the Bushman ways of life. The stories in this book carry universal observations and truths and, with their historical and ethnographic roots in the African Bushman culture, they are fascinating and educational for readers and listeners of all ages. They bear powerful testimony to a desert people living at one with Nature.
The Sycamore Tree And Other African Tales
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Author : Po Lee
language : en
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Release Date : 1974
The Sycamore Tree And Other African Tales written by Po Lee and has been published by Doubleday Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Juvenile Fiction categories.