{"product_id":"tales-of-east-africa-9781452182582","title":"Tales of East Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jamilla Okubo\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: MixGD\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: MixGD\u003cbr\u003e • Subject: Creative Writing, Fiction\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends \u0026amp; Mythology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTales of East Africa\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of 22 traditional tales from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWelcome to a world of magical adventure\u003c\/b\u003e--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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTranslated and transcribed by folklorists and anthropologists in the early 20th century, \u003c\/b\u003e these stories evoke the distinctive beauty and irresistible humor of East African folklore. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The tales come alive alongside bold, contemporary art in this special illustrated edition.\u003cbr\u003e- Each story transports readers to an enthralling world.\u003cbr\u003e- Part of the popular Tales series, featuring \u003ci\u003eTales of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCeltic Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTales of India\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTales of East Africa\u003c\/i\u003e will enthrall fans of fairytales and captivate those interested in East Africa's rich history and culture.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders will encounter mischievous animals, plucky heroes and heroines, and monsters, and artist Jamilla Okubo pairs each tale with a bold and vibrant illustration. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- A visually gorgeous book that will be at home on the shelf or on the coffee table.\u003cbr\u003e- A 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\u003cbr\u003e- Add it to the collection of books like \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa\u003c\/i\u003e by Alexander McCall Smith, \u003ci\u003eFavorite African Folktales\u003c\/i\u003e by Nelson Mandela, and Indaba \u003ci\u003eMy Children: African Folktales\u003c\/i\u003e by Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45031150911639,"sku":"9781452182582","price":1701.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781452182582.webp?v=1769206439","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/tales-of-east-africa-9781452182582","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}