Sunday, April 22, 2012

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales


I chose this selection from the shelf because my son has been studying Africa in his Geography class.  He has been reading a biography of Nelson Mandela on his own.  I don't know if these really are Nelson Mandela's favorite folktales, but it is a good selection.  Some are more modern, while others seem traditional.  They are all child appropriate. Some are quite serious, while others are lighthearted.  I listened to them on recording, and they are performed by a variety of voice actors, and some have music added.  The performers of the stories have donated their time, and the proceeds from the collection go to help treat HIV/AIDS in Africa.  This is a good choice for anyone looking for African culture materials for children. (143 p)

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