A cumulative rhyme relating how Ki-pat brought rain to the drought-stricken Kapiti Plain. A tale, told in rhythmic, read-along verse, describes how a resourceful bull finds water for his thirsty herd and ends the drought afflicting the plain.

Anansi and his wife outsmart the Sky God and win back the beloved folktales of their people. Peppered with Verna Aardema's trademark ideophones--words that mimic actual sounds--this book makes an ideal read-aloud. Brilliantly realized characters and West African flavor come together in Desimini's extraordinary collage illustrations. Includes a glossary of West African terms and pronunciations. Full color.

With the help of his friends Bush-rat and Turtle, smart and nimble Rabbit makes a fool of the mighty but slow-witted king of theforest.

An African folktale in which the son of the chief must make his way in the world with only a sackful of kola nuts and the help of some creatures that he has treated with kindness.

Lazy Anansi seeks to trick someone into doing the heavy work of laying his fish trap, but instead he is fooled into doing the job himself.

Rabbit has a problem - someone is inside her house and won't lether in.

Rabbit tricks the other animals of the African plain into giving her food and other treats.

A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit.

Presents 11 folk tales from Africa.

In this Mexican folktale, a lazy boy learns a lesson about lying.