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 "e;Story of a Farmer and Four Hyenas"e; to an entertaining account of "e;The Man with Seven Dogs."e;In "e;The Magic Crocodile,"e; you'll meet a reptile with very strange powers, while "e;The Boy in the Drum"e; teaches a valuable lesson in the importance of obeying one's parents. In "e;The Hare and the Crownbird,"e; 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 "e;The Greedy but Cunning Tortoise"e;; and in "e;A She-Goat and Her Children,"e; 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.