Overview

I Know An Old Mzee Who Swallowed A Fly is a classic folk poem, retold in Uganda. The repetition and rhythm of the story makes this book a great read-aloud for children; furthermore, the striking illustration and collage style design of the book takes readers through a variety of landscapes and encounters with animals found in Uganda. It is an interesting way to introduce children to the geography and culture of this country in the heart of Africa. More indepth maps at the back of the book give further insight on one of Uganda's most prominent features, the Nile River, as its begins its journey north to Egypt. Moonbeam Award Winner Information on Uganda and the Nile River Map of Uganda Pictures of real animals and where they live in Uganda

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9789913648110

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Reviews

A powerful retelling of an American narrative with a Ugandan flavor. The force and rhythm and performative potential makes this book magic for kids and adults! Okaka Opio Dokotum, PhD Head Literature Department A beautiful interpretation and wonderful blend of Ugandan traditional culture with exciting contemporary illustration, computer design and lay-out. Pascal Bogart, Visual Arts instructor This is exactly the type of book we want for our library! Librarian, United Nations International School This highly entertaining book helps children appreciate the rich biodiversity we have in Uganda and the importance of co-existing with wildlife while promoting cross-cultural learning as it appeals to both African and Western cultures. Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda

Author Information

Catherine Kreutter, is a dual citizen of USA and Uganda. She has worked as a teacher librarian for 25 years reading aloud wonderful books, and now she can finally read aloud her own! Catherine's passion is to write books in the Ugandan context that are light, humorous and give a positive image to Africa. Her books are written on two levels: entertaining for the children, and enjoyable for adults with a message for the family to share.Catherine lives in Kampala, Uganda and works closely with Ugandan illustrators, to promote the enormous talent in Uganda. She is also promoting literacy in Ugandan schools.Her publishing venture is ""Old Mzee Books: Stories for Families to Share"".www.oldmzeebooks.comCathy also works closely with Cornerstone Development www.cornerstonedevelopment.org

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