The Banza: A Haitian Story (Reading Rainbow Book) [Paperback]

Diane Wolkstein (Author), Marc Brown (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Reading Rainbow Book

A small goat finds that the banza (little banjo) given to her by a little tiger protects her from harm in an unexpected way.

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Told with rich economy, this tale is laced with action and humor... --School Library Journal --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Whether recounting epics, trickster stories, or fairy tales, Diane Wolkstein enters and speaks from the heart of each story she tells. One critic said: "Diane is more than a storyteller. She is an interpretor of life." Throughout her 37 years as a storyteller, Diane has been known for her meticulous research as well as her great range as a performer. She is the author of more than twenty award-winning books of folklore, including The Magic Orange Tree and Other Haitian Folktales and Inanna, Queen of Heaven and Earth (co-authored with Samuel Noak Kramer). She teaches mythology at New York Univerity and gives workshops on storytelling worldwide. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (December 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140546057
• ISBN-13: 978-0140546057
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,112,266 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Banza is heartwarming, August 22, 2011

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This review is from: The Banza: A Haitian Story (Hardcover)

The Banza is a beautiful book both in its story and illustrations. It is a book that will always be dear to my heart.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Memory, January 27, 2005

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This review is from: The Banza: A Haitian Story (Reading Rainbow Book) (Paperback)

I honestly do not remember the details, but I remembered this book, so I looked it up online. Just seeing the cover brought back memories of my early childhood. I was read to nearly every day and this book was a favorite. I am proud to say that my childhood was full of good-hearted, inspiring tales like The Banza.