Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales
(Part of the Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales Series)
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Book Overview
Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales is a cause for celebration, landmark work that gathers in one volume many of Africa's most cherished folktales. Mandela, a Nobel Laureate for Peace, has selected these thirty-two tales with the specific hope that Africa's oldest stories, as well as a few new ones, be perpetuated by future generations and be appreciated by children throughout the world. In these "beloved stories, morsels rich with the gritty...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0393052125
ISBN13:9780393052121
Release Date:November 2002
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Length:144 Pages
Weight:2.19 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 10.5" x 10.8"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
Related Subjects
13 - 17 Years 9 - 12 Years Africa African Anthologies Children's Children's Books Criticism & Theory Explore the World Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths Folklore Historical Fiction History & Criticism Literature & Fiction Multicultural Mythology & Folk Tales Social Science Social SciencesCustomer Reviews
4 ratings
This Grammy-nominated audiobook is truly amazing
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This audiobook is nominated for a Grammy and has won awards. The story readings on this audiobook are phenomenal and your purchase supports children in South Africa in Africa orphaned by AIDS. The readings are done by numerous remarkable actors including Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker, and Alfre Woodard with a message from Desmond Tutu and music by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela.
great buy!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I bought this book for my newborn and I recommend it for children of all ages. The stories are great tales to share with your family. They are even entertaining for adults. I highly recommend this book.
fabulous....
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
These stories are delightful, the illustrations are superb...I bought a copy for my grand-daughter, and was so enthralled that I ordered a second copy for me!
Simply Lovely
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
The stories are rich and full of life. Storytelling lives on...thank you!
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