Title:
Classic Somali folktales for children / retold by Abdi Mahad ; illustrated by Tsabitha Yahya.
ISBN:
9781737931225
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Saint Cloud, MN : Diverse Voices Press, 2022.
©2022
Physical Description:
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Contents:
The thirsty crow and the pitcher (Don't give up) -- Fox outwitted a hyena (Never trust a greedy person) -- Turtle and rabbit race (You can be more successful by doing things slowly and regularly than by acting quickly and negligently) -- Fox and goat (Look before you leap!).
Summary:
These folktales teach children about Somali culture through tales featuring crafty, mischievous, curious, and wise animals native to Africa. Readers of all ages are exposed to oral culture and traditions, learn positive character traits and lessons about kindness, honesty, and perseverance, and children develop strong reading skills.
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Language Note:
In English.
OCLC Number:
on1345288305
Availability:
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