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Long ago a trickster rabbit cheated other animals in order to become more elegant. What happened when the other animals caught on? Find out in this tale from Uganda. The rabbit wants the fox’s tail, the fish’s scales, the bird’s feathers, and the leopard’s spots and greedily tosses away one feature for the next.

Precious is not looking forward to being a donkey in the school play. Precious thinks donkeys look silly and smell bad, that is, until Grandfather comes to visit on his donkey cart. Grandfather teaches Precious that donkeys are much than they seem—they are hardworking, loyal, and kind.

A careless son named Mohamed loses his inheritance and then makes a hasty business deal with his father's former rival. Knowing he is doomed, Mohamed attempts to end his life. A princess intervenes and solves Mohamed's dilemma.

Return to the world of Nightbooks . . . if you dare. Dead stories—and dead witches—are back to haunt Alex and Yasmin. To find a happy ending, Alex will have to write it, in this sequel to Nightbooks from acclaimed author J. A. White. Alex thought he was done with witches. But when Natacha...

What happens when a tortoise challenges a hare to a race? Listen to this popular West African tale to find out. There's more than one way to teach a boastful hare a lesson!

When a fox keeps eating a farmer’s animals, he and his wife come up with a plan to get rid of him. But the clever fox has other ideas....

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents Kwame Mbalia's epic fantasy, a middle grade American Gods set in a richly-imagined world populated with African American folk heroes and West African gods. Seventh grader Tristan Strong feels anything but strong ever since he failed to save his best...

It takes Ash some convincing—since heroes get tired!—for Princess Sia to enlist him and his friends on a dangerous new quest. Sia believes Prince Rami is being held against his will by Lord Set, the mischievous Egyptian god of chaos. Does she really expect them to go outside of Egypt? All the way to Kush? Besides, didn’t Prince Rami betray them and his family? Across the border, the kids discover things are worse than they imagined. Lord Set has convinced Apedemak, Kush’s powerful lion god of war, to gather his massive army of the living and dead to invade Egypt.

What if your pen could take you anywhere? When young Amara receives a glowing golden pen from her wise and wonderful Nana, she has no idea what it can do—until she writes her first word. In an instant, Amara is swept into an unforgettable journey that takes her to a golden African palace, a thrilling safari, a castle in the clouds, a shimmering waterfall deep in the forest, and a magical meadow full of bunnies and butterflies. Each stroke of the pen creates a new world—and each new world teaches her something beautiful about joy, culture, and the power of imagination.

Bestselling author Rick Riordan presents the second book in the New York Times best-selling Tristan Strong trilogy by Kwame Mbalia. Tristan Strong, just back from a victorious but exhausting adventure in Alke, the land of African American folk heroes and African gods, is suffering from PTSD...

Дальний Восток — это особое место с дикой и нетронутой природой. Территория России, где по лесам бродят бурые медведи, уссурийские тигры и становятся героями волшебных сказок и легенд малых народов России. В этом сборнике вы найдете фольклор народов Дальнего Востока: якутов, эвенов, нанайцев, ульчей, негидальцев, удэгейцев, ороков и орочей, ительменов, чукчей, коряков, юкагиров, нивхов, эскимосов и алеутов. Отправляйтесь в путешествие с вороном Кутхом в морское царство. Узнайте, что можно выменять на слиток золота величиной с конскую голову и как трем братьям найти себе подходящих жен.

Unlike her friends Emrys and Serena, Hazel is struggling to adjust to magic and to their new roles as the secret protectors of New Rotterdam. She’s already worried about her mom, who works endless shifts at the hospital to make ends meet, and now she also has to defend their entire town from supernatural forces. If only Hazel could figure out how to use her relic, the Magnus Crown, which has the power to transform matter, including turning lead into gold … gold that would certainly help ease her family’s financial issues.

Search for the priceless Jewels of Nabooti in this interactive audiobook where YOU decide what happens next! Packed with 38 possible endings! Choose Your Own Adventure audiobooks–the 4th bestselling children’s series of all time–are back and as much fun as you remember. The Jewels of...

From beloved African American folklorist Zora Neale Hurston comes a moving adaptation by National Book Award winner and #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist and Antiracist Baby, Ibram X. Kendi. Magnolia Flower follows a young Afro Indigenous girl who longs for freedom...

In a vibrant village where folklore is the fabric of daily life, a spirited girl named Zuri has a special connection with the stars. One evening, under a sky bursting with constellations, Zuri learns from her grandmother that these are not just stars, but the lights of ancient African gods and goddesses.

Now Yomi and her younger brother Kayode are official members of the Sacred Beast League, they can’t wait for more adventures! And when a Yumboe – a fairy-like creature from Senegal – seeks them out and asks for their help, they’re ready to shine. But with a secret city to protect, beast hunters to outsmart and moon magic in the mix, Yomi and Kay will have to put their skills to the test ...

¿Cómo es posible que en lugares tan distantes del mundo se hayan inventado historias tan similares? ¿Es el mismo cuento que viajó de tierra en tierra y fue cambiando en cada una? ¿O en tierras distantes, distintas personas inventaron historias semejantes? Este cuento africano, Las calabazas del Kouss, narra una historia de buenos y malos, premios y castigos, que se cuenta un poco distinto, un poco parecido, en todos los lugares del globo.

Unlock the magic of African storytelling with The Clever Tortoise Stories: Stories of Wit and Wisdom from Nigeria—a captivating and educational journey into one of the richest oral traditions in the world. This beautifully written collection celebrates Nigeria’s folklore heritage through the adventures of the clever and mischievous Tortoise, a beloved character known across Africa for using brains over brawn to overcome life’s biggest challenges. Perfectly tailored for children aged 3 to 14, this book offers an enchanting blend of humour, imagination, and meaningful life lessons.

El Sol y la Luna van siempre a jugar a la casa del Agua. ¿Cuándo irá el Agua a la casa de sus amigos? ¿Y qué sucederá cuando vaya a visitarlos? Basado en una leyenda popular africana, un cuento con mucho ritmo para cantar y disfrutar.

Ifé Lela feels invisible at school. Her classmates whisper. Her teacher touches her hair without asking. Even her favorite lunch draws stares and giggles. Every day makes her wish she could disappear. But one quiet evening, when her tears fall into a warm bath, something magical begins. The water starts to shimmer, the air hums with light, and the bathtub becomes a doorway to another world — a world where colors dance, kindness blooms, and every child belongs.