{"product_id":"the-watkins-book-of-african-helen-nde-9781786788962","title":"The Watkins Book of African Folklore","description":"\u003cb\u003eCombining vivid storytelling, astonishing imagination and careful research, this is the ultimate collection of African folklore, with 50 entertaining tales and commentary from noted folklorist Helen Nde, presented in a beautiful, foiled gift package.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom creation myths and foundation legends to fascinating stories of human relationships and amusing animal tales, these stories provide a diverse look at the countries and cultures across the African continent. Noted folklorist Helen Nde also provides marvellous context for history and colonial influences for the stories. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRead 50 stories that take you north to Egypt, west to Sierra Leone, east to Somalia, south to South Africa and many places in-between. Discover the geographical and cultural variety of the continent with stories such as: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFROM ALGERIA: \u003c\/b\u003e \"The Story of the First Man and Woman\", who meet when they struggle over access to a well, but go on to have 100 children and start the human race. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFROM SUDAN: \u003c\/b\u003e \"Okwa and the River Maiden\", a tale about the great-grandson of the first man who seeks the river spirit's approval to marry two river maidens, half women and half crocodiles. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFROM ZIMBABWE: \u003c\/b\u003e \"The Moon and His Wives\", a story about the first man who pleads with the creator to become mortal and go to earth, where the first star becomes his companion. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFROM GHANA: \u003c\/b\u003e \"How Goat Caused a War\" by tricking the Supreme Being and giving his holy message to the wrong prince. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFROM TANZANIA: \u003c\/b\u003e \"The Singing Kaguru Birds\", who offer help and riches to poor folk in exchange for a strict rule or even a trick. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarefully researched and vividly retold these stories represent a vital and fresh perspective on African Folktales for anyone interested in folktales, mythology and storytelling from around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Helen Nde\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1786788969\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781786788962\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Watkins Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs","brand":"Helen Nde","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46025020473599,"sku":"9781786788962","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_207cf6be-ff16-4193-8810-55f24598de92.jpg?v=1723129779","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-watkins-book-of-african-helen-nde-9781786788962","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}