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African Tales by Gcina Mhlophe

African Tales

A Barefoot Collection

Gcina Mhlophe

Barefoot Books · Print & ebook · October 1, 2017

Included in Smithsonian Magazine's Notable Books for Children list in 2009!

Country & Ethnic FolktalesFairy Tale CollectionsAfrican Myths & Legends
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Who it’s for
Readers interested in traditional tales from across Africa
Themes
Bravery, Wisdom and wit, Heroic deeds
Genres
African Myths & Legends, Fairy Tale Collections, Country & Ethnic Folktales

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About this book

Included in Smithsonian Magazine's Notable Books for Children list in 2009! This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over Africa. Sumptuous hand-sewn collage artwork decorated with African beads adorns these unforgettable tales of bravery, wisdom, wit and heroic deeds.

Where it sits

African Myths & Legends71%
Country & Ethnic Folktales43%
Fairy Tale Collections43%

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Publisher categories

  • Africa for Kids
  • Fairy Tale Collections
  • Country & Ethnic Folktales
  • African Myths & Legends
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  • Stories Set in Africa
Authors
Gcina Mhlophe
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Published
October 1, 2017
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Bravery · Wisdom and wit · Heroic deeds
Reading lane
Africa for Kids