01297 a2200241 4500 127764 0060249293 Escola Canadense de Niteroi P3 - WAS Washington, Donna L. A pride of African tales New York 80 p. 5 x 0.75 x 11.5 inches (hardcover) 2004 This treasure trove of lavishly illustrated stories comes from different regions in Africa. In "Anansi," an uproarious story from Ghana, the tables are turned on lazy Anansi. "The Boy Who Wanted the Moon," set in the Congo, explains why there are monkeys in the world. "Shansa Mutongo Shima," a thrilling story of the Tabura people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, reveals the dangers of judging by appearances. In "The Roof of Leaves," from the Congo, a married couple learns a lesson about anger and forgiveness. "The Wedding Basket," set in Nigeria, is a cautionary tale about taboos. In "The Talking Skull," from Cameroon, a foolish man learns too late the wisdom of keeping his mouth shut. Children's Literature Short stories Myths, Fables or Tales African Culture African Mythology African Tales BK 0 0 0 0 80.1 80.1 2024-02-09 0 P3 - WAS A10075 2024-02-09 21:24:51 2024-02-09 BK 127764 127764