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Entertaining collection of 18 stories handed down from generation to generation among African tribal cultures. Includes "The Magic Crocodile," a whimsical tale of a reptile with strange powers, and "The Hare and the Crownbird," the story of a feathered friend's reward for its acts of kindness. Features 19 lively illustrations.

Presents eighteen traditional tales from West Africa, including "The Tortoise and the Leopard," "The Story of Muhammadu," and "The Magic Crocodile."