
Thirty-six tribal stories from Africa about the animals that occupy the plains and forests, bringing to life Africa's rich heritage of folklore and mythology. Includes brief fact-files for all the animals described.




When Hippo Was Hairy is just one of the thirty-six fascinating stories about African animals in this imaginative book. The folklore and mythology of the African people have been handed down by word of mouth through generations of tribal life. In a land which, until very recently,...




This unusual book mixes fact and fiction to the delight and fascination of older children. In it, thirty-six stories have been collected from authentic African folklore and mythology -- stories rarely if ever, heard before. Each is introduced with a beautiful color illustration...