Sungura and Leopard

Sungura and Leopard

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Publisher: Carolrhoda Books

Published: 2006-12-28

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 0822568012

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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

Love and Roast Chicken

Author: Barbara Knutson

Publisher: Carolrhoda Books ®

Published: 2013-11-01

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 146773795X

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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

Why the Crab Has No Head

Author: Barbara Knutson

Publisher: Carolrhoda Books

Published: 2009-08-01

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 0761357920

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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

How the Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots

Author: Barbara Knutson

Publisher: Carolrhoda Books

Published: 2009-08-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0761357912

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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

Trick of the Tale

Author: John Matthews

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780763636463

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


Colloquial Swahili

Colloquial Swahili

Author: Lutz Marten

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-08-14

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 1317305868

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


Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

Author: Linda Lowery

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group

Published: 2018-01-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 143012993X

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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

The Storyteller's Sourcebook

Author: Margaret Read MacDonald

Publisher: Gale Cengage

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 760

ISBN-13:

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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.


Storytelling

Storytelling

Author: Ellin Greene

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13:

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A handbook on the art of storytelling, including instructions for selection, preparation, presentation, and planning.