How the Ostrich Got Its Long Neck: A Tale from the Akamba of Kenya
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.42 (861 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0590483676 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 28 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From Publishers Weekly In an inspired pairing, Aardema (Misoso; Jackal's Flying Lesson, reviewed June 26) and Caldecott Medalist Brown's (Stone Soup) pump up the energy in this animated Kenyan pourquoi tale. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. Raffish and bold, they are as spirited as the tale itself. When Crocodile's hunger proves mightier than his dentistry needs, he chomps down on Ostrich's neck, stretching it dramatically before the bird finally escapes. "Long long ago, when the earth was set down and the sky was lifted up," a crocodile with a toothache persuades a kind but foolish ostrich to pull out the offending tooth. Suggesting the oral tradition from which the story comes, Aardema intersperses her narration with exotic, rhythmic sounds ("Kudu galloped away, ka-PU-tu, ka-PU-tu, ka-PU-tu!"). . Right in step with this well-paced tale are Brown's vigorous, scribbly compositions of watercolor and markers. Ages 4-7
A three-time Caldecott Medalist provides the illustrations in a humorous African folktale that explains in playful language how the ostrich got its unusual shape.
Disappointed Samantha Cormier I was very disappointed. When we received this hard cover book the outside was extremely sticky, like there had been a huge sticker on it that was recently removed. Then we read the book and found a few ripped pages. This vendor definitely didn't described the condition of this book accurately.. Deanna D. Yearsley said Must Be Interesting!!!. I sent this book to my ostrich-loving granddaughter. My daughter told me they read it "Must Be Interesting!!!" according to Deanna D. Yearsley. I sent this book to my ostrich-loving granddaughter. My daughter told me they read it 20 times in 2 days; it has become Liliana's favorite of all her many books!!. 0 times in "Must Be Interesting!!!" according to Deanna D. Yearsley. I sent this book to my ostrich-loving granddaughter. My daughter told me they read it 20 times in 2 days; it has become Liliana's favorite of all her many books!!. days; it has become Liliana's favorite of all her many books!!. Great traditional story! Love it! My family lived in Ukambani (Mwingi District) for several years just had to have this book, but great for EVERYONE! Kitavu kii ni kiseo muno vyu!