Central Kansas Library System

Full of clever, magic, and foolish creatures, this lavish new collection brings together 14 previously published African folktales by Ashley Bryan. Each story is told in a rich, lyrical voice.

Five traditional Nigerian tales include "Hen and Frog," "Why Bush Cow and Elephant are Bad Friends," "The Husband Who Counted the Spoonfuls," "Why Frog and Snake Never Play Together," and "How Animals Got Their Tails."