Tales of East Africa
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Tales of East Africa is a collection of 22 traditional tales from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Welcome to a world of magical adventure―a place where a boy spares the life of a fearsome monster, a flock of doves brings a girl back from the dead, and a hare wreaks havoc among all the other animals. Translated and transcribed by folklorists and anthropologists in the early 20th century, these stories evoke the distinctive beauty and irresistible humor of East African folklore. • The tales come alive alongside bold, contemporary art in this special illustrated edition. • Each story transports readers to an enthralling world. • Part of the popular Tales series, featuring Tales of Japan , Celtic Tales , and Tales of India Tales of East Africa will enthrall fans of fairytales and captivate those interested in East Africa's rich history and culture. Readers will encounter mischievous animals, plucky heroes and heroines, and monsters, and artist Jamilla Okubo pairs each tale with a bold and vibrant illustration. • A visually gorgeous book that will be at home on the shelf or on the coffee table. • A perfect gift for fairy tale and folklore lovers, fans of East African culture, people of East African ancestry, collectors of illustrated classics, adults and teens alike, and bibliophiles • Add it to the collection of books like The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa by Alexander McCall Smith, Favorite African Folktales by Nelson Mandela, and Indaba My Children: African Folktales by Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa Review: Interessantes Kompendium illustrierter Folklore - Mir hat das Buch sehr gut gefallen, auch wenn es hätten mehr Abbildungen drin sein können. Dafür waren die vorhandenen Abbildung gut illustriert und mir hat deren Stil gut gefallen. Gerne mehr davon und gerne mehr interessanter Kreaturen der afrikanischen Folklore, wie dem AoAo oder dem Zangbeto. Review: Lovely - Great book for bedtime
| Best Sellers Rank | #34,587 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #61 in Folklore & Mythology Studies #299 in Mythology & Folk Tales #671 in Sociology Reference |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 248 Reviews |
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Interessantes Kompendium illustrierter Folklore
Mir hat das Buch sehr gut gefallen, auch wenn es hätten mehr Abbildungen drin sein können. Dafür waren die vorhandenen Abbildung gut illustriert und mir hat deren Stil gut gefallen. Gerne mehr davon und gerne mehr interessanter Kreaturen der afrikanischen Folklore, wie dem AoAo oder dem Zangbeto.
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Lovely
Great book for bedtime
Y**F
Valuable African Wisdom
This book is full of African stories and wisdom. One of the stories is particularly sad. Great purchase; would give as a gift.
F**B
Beautiful stories
These stories are written to be read aloud and are overflowing with bright and interesting characters, trickery and drama. This is currently my son's favourite book of the whole much-loved Tales collection.
R**N
daughter loves this book
my daughter loves these stories. this book is part of a series of different stories from around the world/different themes; I would suggest to get a few different books from the series to give context.
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