Hyena and the Moon: Stories to Tell from Kenya (World Folklore Series)

By Heather McNeil

Gathered from 7 of the more than 40 ethnic groups of Kenya, these stores are brought to you both as original translations and as lively, ready-to-use retellings. Ethnic groups respresented are the Kikuyu, Turkana, Akamba, Kipsigis, Taita, Luhya, and Samburu. Cultural and historical background information on the groups, notes on the stories, lists of further resources, and tips for retelling make this collection useful to librarians, storytellers, public speakers, teachers, and parents. The fascinating account of McNeils's own experiences and observations in collecting the tales is woven throughout the book. Beautiful color photos of Kenyan storytellers and the animals portrayed in the stories illustrate her journey and the tales.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563081695
• ISBN13: 9781563081699
• Release Date: May 1994
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Length: 171 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 1.0" x 7.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 12