Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
As a child in his native Kenya, Dr. Vincent Muli wa Kituku learned many stories from his mother. She told him stories as she cooked, as she washed, and as she harvested corn. Now, Dr. Kituku presents eighteen of those folktales in both English and Kikamba, the language of Kituku's East African culture. Comments following each story develop the story's themes and moral direction. The stories, together with the author's comments, provide an excellent foundation for discussion with children in any environment.
Synopsis
African motivational folktales for all ages. The eighteen folktales included are presented both in English and in Kikamba, the language of Kituku's East African culture. Comments following each story develop the story's themes and moral direction.
Table of Contents
The hamster's piece of a tail -- Monkey and the shark -- A cow and a frog's family -- Hyena and the rock -- Mutei and a tiger -- The greedy dog -- Matema and Mumanyi -- The hare and the hyena -- The wasp and the fly -- Mukoma and his wife -- Chameleon and raven -- A monkey is a monkey -- An old man and a boy -- A chicken and a shilling -- Ndothya and hyena -- Hunting on the plains -- Masunga and Kaindi -- The water banana.