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PublisherCurbstone Press

ISBN-101931896216

ISBN-139781931896214

eBay Product ID (ePID)63058272

Product Key Features

Book TitleWhy Monkeys Live in Trees and Other Stories from Benin

Number of Pages90 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicShort Stories (Single Author), General

Publication Year2006

IllustratorJones, Andy, Yes

GenreFiction

AuthorRaouf Mama

FormatPerfect

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight11.7 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2006-017585

Reviews"...the lessons learned by the characters and the audience become timeless, leaving all of us, young and old, to reflect on past experiences and bring our new-found insights into the future." -- Neighbors, "Read aloud, these relatively short stories from the West African republic of Benin captivate the listener." -- Center for Children's Literature, Carthage College, "These tales, which are repositories of traditional culture and history, reveal much about not only the people of Benin, but also of human nature." -- Skipping Stones

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal398.2/096683

SynopsisThis is a book for both young and old lovers of folklore. Why Monkeys Live in Trees and Other Stories from Benin is a rich tapestry of oral tales that come from a wide range of Beninese ethnic groups. They include trickster tales and sacred tales involving the greatest and meanest of mankind, as well as nature and the world of spirits. These ageless tales remind us of the power of love, the perils of greed and pride, and the redemptive virtues of courage, humility, and kindness., This is a book for both young and old lovers of folklore. Why Monkeys Live in Trees and Other Stories from Benin is a rich tapestry of oral tales that come from a wide range of Beninese ethnic groups. They include trickster tales and sacred tales involving the greatest and meanest of mankind, as well as nature and the world of spirits. These ageless tales remind us of the power of love, the perils of greed and pride, and the redemptive virtues of courage, humility, and kindness. The Western African Republic of Benin (formerly Dahomey) is gifted with a great folktale tradition, one of the richest in the world. As pieces of oral literature and cultural history, these tales shed light on some of the values and beliefs as well as the customs and traditions of the people of Benin, This is a book for both young and old lovers of folklore. Why Monkeys Live in Trees and Other Stories from Benin is a rich tapestry of oral tales that come from a wide range of Beninese ethnic groups. They include trickster tales and sacred tales involving the greatest and meanest of mankind, as well as nature and the world of spirits. These ageless tales remind us of the power of love, the perils of greed and pride, and the redemptive virtues of courage, humility, and kindness. The Western African Republic of Benin (formerly Dahomey) is gifted with a great folktale tradition, one of the richest in the world. As pieces of oral literature and cultural history, these tales shed light on some of the values and beliefs as well as the customs and traditions of the people of Benin.

LC Classification NumberGR351.4.M36 2006