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96 pp.
| Barefoot
| October, 2009
|
TradeISBN 978-1-84686-118-5$19.99
(3)
4-6
Illustrated by
Rachel Griffin.
This collection of eight tales reflects the diversity and richness of the world's second-largest continent. Using all her skills as a gifted storyteller, South African Mhlophe first introduces readers to each country (Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, etc.) before relating a regional folktale. Griffin's collage illustrations--constructed from fabric, beads, and other materials--make this color-filled volume worth lingering over. Websites.
80 pp.
| Barefoot
| September, 2000
|
TradeISBN 1-84148-061-4$$19.99
(3)
4-6
Illustrated by
Rachel Griffin.
This collection contains seven tales from around the world that feature some kind of cloth or weaving as an important element in the story. Although a few of them have a familiar story arc, these tales will be fresh and new to most readers. Elaborate fabric borders and artwork pieced from textiles set the mood and offer visual appeal. Bib.