Bibliograph

Misoso, once upon a time tales from Africa, retold by Verna Aardema ; illustrated by Reynold Ruffins

Type

Label

Misoso, once upon a time tales from Africa, retold by Verna Aardema ; illustrated by Reynold Ruffins

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Misoso

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

27336352

Responsibility statement

retold by Verna Aardema ; illustrated by Reynold Ruffins

Sub title

once upon a time tales from Africa

Summary

A collection of twelve folktales from different parts of Africa. A fine collection of African tales, with each story preceded by a map showing its locale and a glossary of unfamiliar words. Annotation. Illustrated in full color. From Angola to Zanzibar, this treasury is as varied and bountiful as Africa itself! Master storyteller Verna Aardema retells 12 tales of justice and revenge, greed and generosity, sly trickery, and off-the-wall silliness with her trademark humor and flair. Nearly 50 illustrations vibrantly reflect the spirit of these read-aloud delights, while a map of Africa, story source information, and a personal note from the author make this a rich volume for folk-tale lovers of all ages. "Read this book once for the stories, twice for the illustrations, and a hundred times just for fun."

Table Of Contents

Leelee Goro, a Temne tale -- Anansi and the phantom food, a tale from Liberia -- The Boogey man's wife, a Mano tale -- Half-a-ball-of-Kenki, an Ashanti tale -- The hen and the dove, an Ashanti fable -- The Sloogey dog and the stolen Aroma, a Fang tale -- The Cock and the Jackal, a Khoikhoi fable -- No, Boconono!, a Zulu tale -- Toad's trick, a Kanuri fable -- Goso the teacher, a Swahili narrative poem -- Hapendeki and Binti the Bibi, a Swahili tale -- Kindai and the ape, a tale of the Emo-Yo-Quaim

Target audience

juvenile

Classification