Hyena and the Moon: Stories to Tell from Kenya (World Folklore Series) [Hardcover]

Heather McNeil (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1563081695 | ISBN-13: 978-1563081699 | Publication Date: May 15, 1994

Gathered from 7 of the more than 40 ethnic groups of Kenya, these stores are brought to you both as original translations and as lively, ready-to-use retellings. Ethnic groups respresented are the Kikuyu, Turkana, Akamba, Kipsigis, Taita, Luhya, and Samburu. Cultural and historical background information on the groups, notes on the stories, lists of further resources, and tips for retelling make this collection useful to librarians, storytellers, public speakers, teachers, and parents. The fascinating account of McNeils's own experiences and observations in collecting the tales is woven throughout the book. Beautiful color photos of Kenyan storytellers and the animals portrayed in the stories illustrate her journey and the tales.

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Review

?Teachers will find a wealth of information for multicultural studies while students will enjoy numerous entertaining tales. Good resource for beginning storytellers, child or adult.?-Elementary School Library Collection

Product Details

• Hardcover: 171 pages
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited (May 15, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563081695
• ISBN-13: 978-1563081699
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,379,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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