Africas Child

South Africa can fulfill a spiritual traveler well beyond one's wildest dreams. Durban, Pretoria, and Johannesburg offer plenty of deep and profound experiences. In this volume, Andrew Bushard shares both the mundane and extraordinary joys of South Africa.

・3つのたからもの ―3兄弟は、魔女の話を聞いて宝物を探しに出かけます。/・アナンシと月 ―6人の息子たちの誰に宝物をあげるのか、アナンシは迷っていますと…? /・ウナナナとおおぐいゾウ ― 子どもを連れ去ったゾウを追いかけて、ウナナナは森を進みます。/・くいしんぼうのひょうたん ― わがままな女の子と、ふしぎなひょうたんのちょっぴり怖いお話。/・しごとをしないウサギ ― ずる賢いウサギは、見張りの動物達をまんまとだまして水をくんでいきます。/・たいようと月のおはなし ― 太陽と月がなぜ空の上で暮らしているのか、その理由とは。/・ふしぎなヤシのみ ― 一途なリマンのむすこは、愛するサルタンのむすめに何度もだまされてしまいます。/・まほうのヤムイモ ― ヤムイモをもって生まれてきた男の子と、森の動物達の不思議なお話。/・家をおいだされたウサギ ― 家を追い出されたウサギは、友達の動物達に助けてくれるよう頼みますが…。/・家をたてたハイエナと山ねこ ― 引越しをしたいハイエナと山ねこは、偶然同じ場所に家を建てることに決めました。

・うつくしいむすめと魚
― 世界で一番美しい女と魚の悲しい恋のおはなし。
・カメレオンと野ブタ
―えらそうな野ブタをからかうため、カメレオンは二人で競争しようといいますが…。
・だれよりもつよい赤ん坊
― 誰よりも強い赤ん坊が動物たちを次々やっつけてしまいます。
・どうして空ににじがかかるの？
―おそろしい伝染病に苦しめられていた動物たちを、鳥たちが助けます。
・どうして夜ができたの？
― 鳥たちが空を押し上げたことで、夜がなくなってしまいました。
・とてつもなく大きくて食いしんぼうなばけもの
―ある村におそろしい化けものがあらわれて、村の生き物を全て食べてしまいました。
・ともだちとお金
― ともだちにお金を借りた男のお話。
・心やさしい王子さま
―心やさしい王子さまは井戸に落ちていたヘビとライオンと男を助けますが…。
・弟ウサギのわるぢえ
―姉さんウサギとワニの夫婦の家に遊びに行った弟ウサギのお話。

【収録内容】 ・黒い河の竜 ― 幼い頃父の命を奪った黒い河の竜に、成長したバルウが挑みます。/ ・ウサギとゾウとカバ ― ウサギに騙されて綱引きをし、頭をぶつけたゾウとカバ。怒った2匹はウサギを懲らしめようとしますが…?/ ・ウサギとライオン ―ずる賢いウサギを捕まえようとするライオン。しかしいつもウサギにやられてしまいます。/ ・うたの上手なカメレオン ― 歌の上手なカメレオンが、おそろしいヘビから村を救うお話。/ ・カバ大臣とカメ ― いじわるなカバの大臣の名前を聞き出すため、賢いカメが知恵を使います。/ ・クモ男アナンシのおはなし ― クモ男のアナンシは、空の王様が独り占めしていたいろんな「おはなし」を読みたくて仕方ありませんでした。/ ・ワシと青年 ― 貧乏なポンドのために、立派な町を作ってあげたワシ。しかし、王様になったポンドは、ワシの恩を忘れてしまいました。/ ・空に浮かぶ家 ― 賢いアブワヌスは王様に、空に浮かぶ家を作れと命令されてしまいました。/ ・針一本で国をつくった少年 ― 外国版「わらしべちょうじゃ」。針一本から国をつくってしまったサロという少年のお話です。/ ・白ヤギと魔法のはね ― ハイエナとライオンに、「毎日えものをつかまえてこい」と言われたヤギ。 ワシの力を借りて、まるで魔法のようにえものを捕まえます。

A young impala, with amazing powers, is chosen to be a leader to help others in need. In the process, she teaches life lessons to all with help from her special friend, an eagle named Guardian.

The "call it super...because" collection has been developed for young citizens to appreciate the world and have confidence in who they are. Each journey is influenced by global childhood experiences. The stories share different virtues that will aid in the development of balanced, joyful, and open-minded beings. In this true children's story, Isra and Naum enjoy traveling around the world and living in Africa! Come along as they live in Malawi, Liberia, Rwanda, and Uganda.

Travel through the plains, the jungle, and the air and learn fun and interesting facts about giraffes, hippos, cheetahs, and more! More than 30 animals are highlighted with over 200 bulleted facts and interesting animal information. This book is full of true and interesting facts and animal information that is easy to listen to. This is a great audiobook to bring along when wildlife-viewing in East Africa and great entertainment for kids. This is the perfect choice to learn about animals and have a whole lot of fun.

Storie, leggende e miti che affondano le loro radici nell'immaginario fantastico del continente africano: "Il matrimonio del magnifico topino", "L'amicizia tra la tartaruga e l'aquila", "Fratelli gemelli", "Il bambino d'oro e il bambino d'argento" e "L'uomo crudele e sua moglie" una fiaba dal Kenya.

Storie, leggende e miti che affondano le loro radici nell'immaginario fantastico del continente africano: "La giraffa vanitosa", "Perché l'elefante è così grande", "Perché la gente muore e non rinasce più?", "Il leone ingrato", "Prova d'amore, "Perché ci sono tanti stupidi al mondo", "Com'è fatto il mondo" una fiaba africana dal Senegal, "Lo straniero e il cimitero" un racconto dal Kenya e "Il cacciatore di serpenti e il pitone" una fiaba dal Kenya.

Storie, leggende e miti che affondano le loro radici nell'immaginario fantastico del continente africano: "L'elefante e la formica" una fiaba dal Kenya, "Il Genio del fiume", "L'uomo di colore", "Il coniglio Kalulu ruba il pasto dell'elefante Tembo" e "Le due Kumba".

Amara’s bullies are mean and harsh. BUT this year, she decides to try out for the school Olympics. She tries out for not one, not three but ALL the items. Will the little girl with a flower ribbon in her big, curly hair who gets teased so often; the sick, scared girl at the hospital who couldn’t reach high places, be able to successfully compete? Or will she just make a huge fool of herself? A story about a small girl with big hair and dreams as high as the stars.

Study the West African civilization using this targeted book on sixth-grade social studies. Using the knowledge indicated in this book, your child should be able to locate the Niger River as well as vegetation zones, which allowed West African Civilizations thrive. Encourage your child to relate these features to the trade of salt, gold, slaves, and food. Get a copy today.

Ancient African art is history, culture and tradition fused into one. Studying art will provide a glimpse into the culture and belief systems of a civilization. It also tells a lot about tradition. Yes, there’s more to art than meets the eye. Use this history book to learn more about art. Go ahead and grab a copy of this book today!

Did you know that slaves played a big role in the ancient African society? On initial thought, you might not think much about them, because they are mainly serving rich families. But if you listen to this history book and really understand what they do, you will begin to appreciate their roles in society. Written for third graders, this book will prove to be a light and refreshing listen.

The world is in lockdown, and Jack has been stuck at home for what feels like an eternity. When he discovers a mysterious tunnel under his bed, an amazing adventure unfolds for Jack and his little sister, Lily. Together, they discover a magical forest, stop a powerful crystal from falling into the wrong hands, travel to the ends of the galaxy and fight a gang of mutant hyenas. Along the way, they are joined by Winston, the tortoise, and Dougie, a mole whose superb tunnelling skills might just save the day.

One by one, the other birds fly into her tree, wanting to talk or to play, but the Go-Away bird just shakes her head and sends them all away. But then the dangerous Get-You bird comes along, and she soon realises that she might need some friends after all. The Go-Away Bird is a brilliant rhyming story from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and the award-winning Catherine Rayner.