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Author Mama, Raouf, 1956-

Title The barefoot book of tropical tales / retold by Raouf Mama ; illustrated by Deirdre Hyde.

Imprint New York, N.Y. : Barefoot Books, c2000.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 PCMS Folklore  F MAMA    ---  Available
Description 64 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Contents The magic drum -- How goat moved from the jungle to the village -- The wise man and the thief -- Anansi and the Guinea bird -- A fisherman and his dog -- Why cat and dog can't get along -- The call of the eagle -- Leopard's argument with monkey.
Indexed In: Accelerated Reader.
ALA Booklist.
School Library Journal.
Summary Beninese storyteller Mama brings together favorite myths from the tropics. Featuring resourceful animals and memorable characters, complemented with rich, vibrant and witty artwork.
Audience 5.9 Perma-Bound Books.
Study Program Accelerated Reader AR 5.9 2.0 PCMS
Subject Tropics -- Folklore.
Folklore.
Added Author Hyde, Deirdre, illustrator.
ISBN 190228321X : $24.35

 
    
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