Most Popular Books by Verna Aardema

A cumulative rhyme relating how Ki-pat brought rain to the drought-stricken Kapiti Plain.

Lazy Anansi seeks to trick someone into doing the heavy work of laying his fish trap, but instead he is fooled into doing the job himself. Anansi, in human form, is tricked by Bonsu when they go fishing.

Noted children''s author and storyteller Verna Aardema recounts her life and describes how her daily activities and writing process are interwoven.

In this Mexican folktale, a lazy boy learns a lesson about lying.

For saving the life of a snake, Ketu is rewarded by being allowed to hear animals think.

This African folktale tells the story of a son of a chief, who must make his way in the world with only a sackful of kola nuts and the help of some creatures that he has treated with kindness. Full color.

Ten folk legends from southern Africa include Hottentot, Zulu, and Bantu tales.

Half-a-Ball-of-Kenki rescues Fly from Leopard and, in the ensuing fray, Leopard receives a spotted coat forever.

Nine African folk tales recount the adventures of a lonely lioness, a cunning spider, a lying hyena, and others.

A presumed foolish spender proves his wisdom when he trades one of his ''useless'' purchases for a magic gift.

For saving the life of a snake, Ketu is rewarded by being allowed to hear animals think.

A collection of nine folk tales from Africa.

A Caldecott Medal winner, this retelling of a traditional West African tale reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit.

Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. "Elegance has become the Dillons'' hallmark...Matching the art is Aardema''s uniquely onomatopoeic text...An impressive showpiece." --Booklist

A little lamb uses her clever wiles to keep a coyote from eating her up.

A collection of twelve folktales from different parts of Africa.

A strange animal called the Vingananee beats up all the other animals and eats their stew until the tiny Tree Toad offers to fight him.

Intended as a literary study guide with activities designed for group and individual projects. Includes a book summary, author information, vocabulary builders, comprehension and discussion questions and cross-curricular activities. Some pages are reproducible for classroom use.

A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit. Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster.

King Gorilla decrees that no one may marry his daughter until a suitor strong enough to consume a barrel of strange, intoxicating water is found.