{"product_id":"tales-of-east-africa-folktales-from-kenya-uganda-and-tanzania","title":"Tales of East Africa - Folktales from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania","description":"\u003cp\u003eTales of East Africa is a collection of 22 traditional tales from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to a world of magical adventure—a place where a boy spares the life of a fearsome monster, a flock of doves brings a girl back from the dead, and a hare wreaks havoc among all the other animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated and transcribed by folklorists and anthropologists in the early 20th century, these stories evoke the distinctive beauty and irresistible humor of East African folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tales come alive alongside bold, contemporary art in this special illustrated edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach story transports readers to an enthralling world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the popular Tales series, featuring Tales of Japan, Celtic Tales, and Tales of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTales of East Africa will enthrall fans of fairytales and captivate those interested in East Africa's rich history and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will encounter mischievous animals, plucky heroes and heroines, and monsters, and artist Jamilla Okubo pairs each tale with a bold and vibrant illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA visually gorgeous book that will be at home on the shelf or on the coffee table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA perfect gift for fairy tale and folklore lovers, fans of East African culture, people of East African ancestry, collectors of illustrated classics, adults and teens alike, and bibliophiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd it to the collection of books like The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa by Alexander McCall Smith, Favorite African Folktales by Nelson Mandela, and Indaba My Children: African Folktales by Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003ePages: 160\u003cbr\u003eSize: 7 1\/2 x 9\"\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781452182582\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHRONICLE BOOKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39292691349567,"sku":"82582","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/4009\/8629\/products\/image_803b4414-3891-4ff8-b4e0-3479f0d5061a.png?v=1631774419","url":"https:\/\/canvasrto.shop\/products\/tales-of-east-africa-folktales-from-kenya-uganda-and-tanzania","provider":"Bird in Hand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}