Sungura and Leopard

Sungura and Leopard
Author:
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2006-12-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0822568012

A small but clever hare and a fierce leopard agree to share a house, but as the hare's family grows, he realizes that he must find a way to get rid of his bad-tempered neighbor.

Love and Roast Chicken

Love and Roast Chicken
Author: Barbara Knutson
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books ®
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2013-11-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 146773795X

One day, high in the Andes Mountains, Cuy the Guinea Pig is searching for wild spinach to eat when Tío Antonio the Fox comes in search of Cuy to eat! Tío Antonio thinks he's found dinner, but crafty Cuy has other plans. Quick-witted Cuy fools Tío Antonio not once, but three times. Combining striking wood block artwork with an authentic South American voice, this sly trickster tale shows that clever thinking is key when you're out-foxing the fox. Discover more about this title and Barbara Knutson at www.barbaraknutson.net.

Why the Crab Has No Head

Why the Crab Has No Head
Author: Barbara Knutson
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2009-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0761357920

Nzambi Mpungu, creator of the earth and sky, has spent a long hard day making the Elephant. By nightfall, Nzambi still hasn't finished her next creation, the Crab, and she tells the little creature to return the following day for a fine head. That night, the proud Crab boasts about the promised head to all the other animals and ends up learning a hard lesson. This tale from the Bakongo people of Zaire, retold and illustrated by Barbara Knutson, will delight readers of all ages.

How the Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots

How the Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots
Author: Barbara Knutson
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2009-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0761357912

The Guinea Fowl and Cow are best friends. Both of them keep an eye out for Lion. When Lion threatens, each must intervene to save the other. Beautiful watercolors transform this tale into a visual delight.

Trick of the Tale

Trick of the Tale
Author: John Matthews
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780763636463

An illustrated collection of tales featuring notable trickster characters such as Raven and Hare, from the folk traditions of many countries.

Colloquial Swahili

Colloquial Swahili
Author: Lutz Marten
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2015-08-14
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1317305868

Authentic, contemporary language Plenty of exercises Clear and concise grammar explanations Accompanied by audio material

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead
Author: Linda Lowery
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2018-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 143012993X

The various activities and celebrations of the Mexican holiday that honors people who have died are introduced in this simple, festive beginning reader. The history of the holiday, as well as the traditions are also explained.

Leopards

Leopards
Author: Megan Borgert-Spaniol
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2011-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612116221

When bullies like lions and hyenas are on the prowl for a lunch to steal, leopards keep their cool. The clever cats drag their kill with them as they climb high into trees, where they can enjoy their meal in peace. Discover the wily ways of the leopard in this book for beginning readers.

The Storyteller's Sourcebook

The Storyteller's Sourcebook
Author: Margaret Read MacDonald
Publisher: Gale Cengage
Total Pages: 760
Release: 2001
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

The first edition provides descriptions of folktales and references to more than 700 published sources of folktales. The new edition covers folktales from 1983-1999. Both editions include thorough indexing by subject, motif, title, ethnic group and country of origin and a comprehensive bibliography.