



Jafta describes some of his everyday feelings by comparing his actions to those of various African animals.

Meet Jafta, a little boy growing up in an African village, who describes some of his everyday moods and feelings by comparing his actions to those of various animals. Filled with vibrant illustrations and clever similes, the book will transport young readers to the beautiful...



Jafta is any little boy, sharing the universal joys and sorrows of childhood, but his are expressed in uniquely African terms.... These titles will be a welcome and much-needed addition to multicultural collections. -- School Library Journal (starred review, 5/83)