Stories of Africa

by Gcina Mhlophe (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2005

  $4.19

  This folklore story collection offers a feast of enjoyment for young South African readers. Ten enchanting tales, steeped in the imaginative richness of African storytelling: Where did the first stories in the world come from? How did little Tortoise win the respect of all the other animals? Who was Nanana Bo Sele Sele and what happened when she built her house in the middle of the animals' road? Why was young Crocodile so determined to get hold of Monkey's heart? Told with inimitable aplomb by South Africa's most popular performance storyteller and illustrated by a lively selection of KwaZulu-Natal artistic talent, Stories of Africa is a classic to delight new readers across the multicultural spectrum.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2004

  $13.80

  This is a folklore story collection for young South African readers. Ten tales, steeped in the imaginative richness of African oral tradition: where did the first stories in the world come from? How did little Tortoise win the respect of all the other animals? Who was Nanana bo Sele Sele and what happened when she built her house in the middle of the animals' road? And, why was young Crocodile so determined to get hold of Monkey's heart?