{"product_id":"tales-of-east-africa-african-folklore-book-for-teens-and-adults-illustrated-stories-and-literature-from-africa-9781452182582","title":"Tales of East Africa: (african Folklore Book for Teens and Adults, Illustrated Stories and Literature from Africa)","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eTales of East Africa\u003c\/em\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 \u003cem\u003eTales of Japan\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCeltic Tales\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eTales of India\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eTales of East Africa\u003c\/em\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 \u003cem\u003eThe Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa\u003c\/em\u003e by Alexander McCall Smith, \u003cem\u003eFavorite African Folktales\u003c\/em\u003e by Nelson Mandela, and Indaba \u003cem\u003eMy Children: African Folktales\u003c\/em\u003e by Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/10\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781452182582\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 7.70w x 0.80d","brand":"Jamilla Okubo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36651506172060,"sku":"9781452182582","price":21.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_cf0488bd-e8a5-4541-b8f6-372f0c59c23e.jpg?v=1603877772","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/tales-of-east-africa-african-folklore-book-for-teens-and-adults-illustrated-stories-and-literature-from-africa-9781452182582","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}