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A collection of traditional stories from different parts of Africa, featuring varied characters and themes--some familiar, some newer.

A collection of folktales from Kenya and other parts of Africa, including "The Crocodile, The Boy and The Kind Deed," "Why The Moon Comes Out at Night," and "Wacu and The Eagle."

"Tortoise's dream of a fabulous fruit tree sends a series of animals to consult Grandmother Koko about its location." --

Cheated of his rightful inheritance, a chief's son uses a bunch of kola nuts to gain a happy new life.

A collection of folktales from Africa, introducing a wide variety of animals.

A collection of twelve folktales from different parts of Africa.

A clever spider tricks Elephant and some other animals into thinking the melon in which he is hiding can talk.

A collection of African folktales originating in the storytelling tradition.

An adaptation of an African folk tale about a fierce and selfish leopard who jealously guarded a grove of coconut trees. "All the animals wanted to [get some coconuts] but Turtle and Dog were the only two who managed to foil and taste the sweet reward."

After a visit from a hungry demon, a boy learns courage from his older brother.