Thirty-six animal folktales from all parts of Africa, with factual information about each animal following the stories.

Adapted from a Masai folktale about a rabbit who can't get into her house because the Long One, who "eats trees and tramples on elephants, " is hiding inside, this animated production is presented as a play performed by Masai actors wearing animal masks.

Although Hare did not help the other animals find water in a drought, he manages to trick his way to more than his share, so the other creatures decide to trap him with a huge gummy doll, in a West African version of a traditional trickster tale. Although Hare did not help the other animals find water in a drought, he manages to trick his way to more than his share, so the other creatures decide to trap him with a huge gummy doll, in a West African...

A bestiary featuring mythical animals such as the gryphon and the chimera.

"Did you know that sharks can tell when hurricanes are coming? Or that you can tell when it's about to rain when sheep start huddling together after they sense a storm on the wind? These animals are real-life weather predictors! With simple language and vivid photographs, this book is perfect for emerging readers curious about the natural world and the fascinating abilities of the animals that live within it"--

When sent to retrieve their master's magic ring from Spider Ananse, Okra the cat and Okraman the dog prove their true worth.

Stories about real animals who have held positions of leadership, from mayor to king.

"From Aesop's Fables to Mockingjay, animals have always played a pivotal role in human culture. Even today, animals wield symbolic powers as varied as the cultures that embrace them. Sacred cows, wily serpents, fearsome lions, elegant swans, busy bees, and sly foxes--all are caricatures of the creatures themselves, yet they reflect not only how different cultures see the natural world around them but also how such cultures make use of their native...

A selection of traditional folk tales that are instantly recognisable to Koreans of all ages. These treasured tales are retold by an eminent storyteller who is a household name in Korea. The illustrations combine modern and traditional Korean art elements and techniques in telling these classic stories. This book presents the following tales: The Magic Gem answers the question why do dogs and cats fight? When the house feline recovers the story's...