Sungura and Leopard


Book Description

A small but clever hare and a fierce leopard agree to share a house, but as the hare's family grows, he realizes that he must find a way to get rid of his bad-tempered neighbor.




Love and Roast Chicken


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One day, high in the Andes Mountains, Cuy the Guinea Pig is searching for wild spinach to eat when Tío Antonio the Fox comes in search of Cuy to eat! Tío Antonio thinks he's found dinner, but crafty Cuy has other plans. Quick-witted Cuy fools Tío Antonio not once, but three times. Combining striking wood block artwork with an authentic South American voice, this sly trickster tale shows that clever thinking is key when you're out-foxing the fox. Discover more about this title and Barbara Knutson at www.barbaraknutson.net.




Why the Crab Has No Head


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Nzambi Mpungu, creator of the earth and sky, has spent a long hard day making the Elephant. By nightfall, Nzambi still hasn't finished her next creation, the Crab, and she tells the little creature to return the following day for a fine head. That night, the proud Crab boasts about the promised head to all the other animals and ends up learning a hard lesson. This tale from the Bakongo people of Zaire, retold and illustrated by Barbara Knutson, will delight readers of all ages.




How the Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots


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The Guinea Fowl and Cow are best friends. Both of them keep an eye out for Lion. When Lion threatens, each must intervene to save the other. Beautiful watercolors transform this tale into a visual delight.




Trick of the Tale


Book Description

An illustrated collection of tales featuring notable trickster characters such as Raven and Hare, from the folk traditions of many countries.




Colloquial Swahili


Book Description

Authentic, contemporary language Plenty of exercises Clear and concise grammar explanations Accompanied by audio material




Day of the Dead


Book Description

The various activities and celebrations of the Mexican holiday that honors people who have died are introduced in this simple, festive beginning reader. The history of the holiday, as well as the traditions are also explained.







The Storyteller's Sourcebook


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The first edition provides descriptions of folktales and references to more than 700 published sources of folktales. The new edition covers folktales from 1983-1999. Both editions include thorough indexing by subject, motif, title, ethnic group and country of origin and a comprehensive bibliography.




Den of Inequities


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Omosh has been whirled to the edge of the cli and handed a rope by fate to hang himself. Gosti has been betrayed by life and his prodigal father. Aileen is the sophisticated socialite and model. How do the three co-exist? Den of Inequities is a nerve-wracking page turner that comes fast on the heels of the success of e Last Villains of Molo.It is a novel that vividly addresses the issues of insecurity. Peharps it is the most authoritative novel on such issues in the history of Kenya.