Barksdale-Hall cleverly weaves together two South African folktales, the "Lion and the Ostrich" and the "Lion Who Thought Himself Wiser than his Mother" made lively by Murray's bold and colorful illustrations.
Barksdale-Hall cleverly weaves together two South African folktales, the "Lion and the Ostrich" and the "Lion Who Thought Himself Wiser than his Mother" made lively by Murray's bold and colorful illustrations.
Eli's mother and Abe, the owl, teach Eli to not be jealous of other animals who live in the savannah and jungle near his home in Africa. A perfect lesson to encourage self-esteem.
Nine-year-old Ayesha is raised by her grandmother and learns lessons on teenage life and not using drugs from her mother who is dying of AIDS. For ages 10 and older.
