African Folk Tales

This exciting collection of traditional African folk tales introduces you to a host of interesting people and unusual animals. Eighteen authentic fables, recorded as they were told by tribal members of Nigerian and other cultures, range from the imaginative 'Story of a Farmer and Four Hyenas' to an entertaining account of 'The Man with Seven Dogs.'In 'The Magic Crocodile,' you’ll meet a reptile with very strange powers, while 'The Boy in the Drum' teaches a valuable lesson in the importance of obeying one’s parents. In 'The Hare and the Crownbird,' a fine, feathered friend is rewarded for its acts of kindness. You’ll also learn why a ram has a large head and a tortoise a small one in 'The Greedy but Cunning Tortoise'; and in 'A She-Goat and Her Children,' you’ll discover how a clever animal managed to provide food for her children.Set in large, easy-to-read type and enhanced with Yuko Green’s 19 lively illustrations, this collection of time-honored folk tales will delight readers of all ages.