Have you ever wondered why the leopard has spots or why a spider has a big butt? This collection of six stories uses African folklore and storytelling techniques to explain natural phenomena.
Why Leopard has Spots: Dan Stories from Liberia
Margaret Lippert, Won-Ldy Paye
Illustrator:
Ashley Bryan Age Level:
9-12 Genre:
Fiction, Fairytales, Folk Tales, and Tall Tales, Myths and Legends A head by itself can’t do much – until he meets arms, body, and legs. Together they discover how delicious life can be. Bold colors and broad forms help create the humor in this engaging creation story from the author’s Dan tribe of Liberia.
Head, Body, Legs: A Story from Liberia
Won-Ldy Paye, Margaret Lippert
Illustrator:
Julie Paschkis Age Level:
3-6 Genre:
Fiction, Fairytales, Folk Tales, and Tall Tales