Overview
Gathered from 7 of the more than 40 ethnic groups of Kenya, these stores are brought to you both as original translations and as lively, ready-to-use retellings. Ethnic groups respresented are the Kikuyu, Turkana, Akamba, Kipsigis, Taita, Luhya, and Samburu. Cultural and historical background information on the groups, notes on the stories, lists of further resources, and tips for retelling make this collection useful to librarians, storytellers, public speakers, teachers, and parents. The fascinating account of McNeils's own experiences and observations in collecting the tales is woven throughout the book. Beautiful color photos of Kenyan storytellers and the animals portrayed in the stories illustrate her journey and the tales.
Full Product Details
Author: Heather McNeil ,
Heather McNeil
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint: Libraries Unlimited Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 18.50cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 23.00cm
Weight: 0.668kg
ISBN: 9781563081699
ISBN 10: 1563081695
Pages: 171
Publication Date: 15 May 1994
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Young adult
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Children / Juvenile
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
?Teachers will find a wealth of information for multicultural studies while students will enjoy numerous entertaining tales. Good resource for beginning storytellers, child or adult.?-Elementary School Library Collection
?A collection of enchanting tales singing the riches of Kenya.?-Storytelling World Magazine ?As such this book provides a rich sense of place and community, and introduces us to the storyteller as well as the story...The book provides a sense of place and of culture.?-Storyline ?Lively...stories that seem to spring from the land itself.?-MPLA Newsletter ?Teachers will find a wealth of information for multicultural studies while students will enjoy numerous entertaining tales. Good resource for beginning storytellers, child or adult.?-Elementary School Library Collection ?The ten retold stories, populated by a variety of animal and human characters, are lively and entertaining.?-Colorado Libraries ?This collection is rich in wisdom, humor, and imagination.?-Writing Teachers A collection of enchanting tales singing the riches of Kenya. -Storytelling World Magazine As such this book provides a rich sense of place and community, and introduces us to the storyteller as well as the story...The book provides a sense of place and of culture. -Storyline Lively...stories that seem to spring from the land itself. -MPLA Newsletter The ten retold stories, populated by a variety of animal and human characters, are lively and entertaining. -Colorado Libraries This collection is rich in wisdom, humor, and imagination. -Writing Teachers Teachers will find a wealth of information for multicultural studies while students will enjoy numerous entertaining tales. Good resource for beginning storytellers, child or adult. -Elementary School Library Collection
Author Information
HEATHER MCNEIL is Manager of Youth Services at Deschutes Public Libraries, Bend, Oregon. An actress, author, and third-generation storyteller, McNeil has represented the United States at International Storytelling Festivals in New Zealand and Scotland.
