Publisher's Synopsis
This exciting collection of traditional folktales f rom different parts of the worldintroduces you to a host of interesting people and unusual animals. Twenty authentic fables, selected and translated by the author as they were told by tribal members of African and other cultures, range from the imaginative "Marriage of the wolf" to an entertaining account of "The crow with colored feathers". In "Coco the monkey" you'll meet an adventurous and very funny character, while "Grouillette the lazy turtle " teaches a valuable lesson in the bad consequences of laziness. In "The honest woodcutter," a fine, feathered friend is rewarded for its honesty. You'll also learn why a tortoise has a cracked shell and and the jackal a spotted fur. in "Marriage of the wolf"" you'll discover why it sometimes rains while the sun is shining while in The elephant and the turtle quareled " you will be surprised to learn the far-reaching effects of their dispute! These 20 time-honored folk tales will delight readers of all ages.
