Entertaining collection of 18 stories handed down from generation to generation among African tribal cultures. Includes "The Magic Crocodile," a whimsical tale of a reptile with strange powers, and "The Hare and the Crownbird," the story of a feathered friend's reward for its acts of kindness. Features 19 lively illustrations.
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Masai Myths, Tales and Riddles by A. C. Hollis These enchanting tales from the Masai of East Africa describe worlds of warriors and devils, monkeys and hyenas, earthquakes and comets — magical realms, in which everyday life takes on supernatural elements.
African Designs Coloring Book by Marty Noble Thirty large, ready-to-color illustrations, all adapted from traditional African designs, reflecting Africa's rich artistic and cultural heritage: Ethiopian cross, antelope-shaped wooden headdress from Mali, Ashanti carved door panel, and more.
African Girl and Boy Paper Dolls by Yuko Green Two charming dolls, 32 colorful tribal costumes: Swazi warrior, Zulu dancer, Masai nomad, Senegalese sorcerer, more. Authentic accessories; identifying captions.
African Masks and Shields Stickers by Cal Massey 19 full-color stickers accurately depict 15 dance masks of the Ogoni, Yoruba, Banbara, Bajokwe, Baga, Guro, Senufo, Dogon, and other peoples, plus 4 stunning Masai shields. Identifications.
Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling "How the Camel Got His Hump," "How the Whale Got His Throat," "How the Leopard Got His Spots," "How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin," "The Elephant's Child," 7 others.
African-American Poetry: An Anthology, 1773-1927 by Joan R. Sherman Rich selection of 74 poems ranging from religious and moral verse of Phillis Wheatley Peters (ca. 1753–1784) to 20th-century work of Countee Cullen, James Weldon Johnson, and Langston Hughes. Introduction.
