{"product_id":"9781452182582","title":"Tales of East Africa: (African Folklore Book for Teens and Adults, Illustrated Stories and Literature from Africa)","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eOkubo, Jamilla\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e03\/10\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e NEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTales of East Africa\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of 22 traditional tales from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWelcome to a world of magical adventure\u003c\/b\u003e--a place where a boy spares the life of a fearsome monster, a flock of doves brings a girl back from the dead, and a hare wreaks havoc among all the other animals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTranslated and transcribed by folklorists and anthropologists in the early 20th century, \u003c\/b\u003e these stories evoke the distinctive beauty and irresistible humor of East African folklore. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The tales come alive alongside bold, contemporary art in this special illustrated edition.\u003cbr\u003e- Each story transports readers to an enthralling world.\u003cbr\u003e- Part of the popular Tales series, featuring \u003ci\u003eTales of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCeltic Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTales of India\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTales of East Africa\u003c\/i\u003e will enthrall fans of fairytales and captivate those interested in East Africa's rich history and culture.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders will encounter mischievous animals, plucky heroes and heroines, and monsters, and artist Jamilla Okubo pairs each tale with a bold and vibrant illustration. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- A visually gorgeous book that will be at home on the shelf or on the coffee table.\u003cbr\u003e- A perfect gift for fairy tale and folklore lovers, fans of East African culture, people of East African ancestry, collectors of illustrated classics, adults and teens alike, and bibliophiles\u003cbr\u003e- Add it to the collection of books like \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa\u003c\/i\u003e by Alexander McCall Smith, \u003ci\u003eFavorite African Folktales\u003c\/i\u003e by Nelson Mandela, and Indaba \u003ci\u003eMy Children: African Folktales\u003c\/i\u003e by Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42766413234431,"sku":"9781452182582","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/products\/9781452182582-us-300_f71b22b7-6968-4709-9f53-2403151d3c99.jpg?v=1659502929","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9781452182582","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}