New Releases by Verna Aardema

A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit. Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster.

Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. "Elegance has become the Dillons'' hallmark...Matching the art is Aardema''s uniquely onomatopoeic text...An impressive showpiece." --Booklist

Rabbit, aided by her friends Turtle and Bush-rat, sets out to outwit Lion in order to feast on the honey in lion's calabash tree

Intended as a literary study guide with activities designed for group and individual projects. Includes a book summary, author information, vocabulary builders, comprehension and discussion questions and cross-curricular activities. Some pages are reproducible for classroom use.

A little lamb uses her clever wiles to keep a coyote from eating her up.

A Caldecott Medal winner, this retelling of a traditional West African tale reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit.

This African folktale tells the story of a son of a chief, who must make his way in the world with only a sackful of kola nuts and the help of some creatures that he has treated with kindness. Full color.

A little lamb uses her clever wiles to keep a coyote from eating her up.

Une autruche inconsciente dont les petits sont convoités par une lionne solitaire.

On his way to his wedding, with his friends as attendants, a civet cat meets with extraordinary and unexpected delays.

King Gorilla decrees that no one may marry his daughter until a suitor strong enough to consume a barrel of strange, intoxicating water is found.

For saving the life of a snake, Ketu is rewarded by being allowed to hear animals think.

For saving the life of a snake, Ketu is rewarded by being allowed to hear animals think.

A little lamb uses her clever wiles to keep a coyote from eating her up.

Noted children''s author and storyteller Verna Aardema recounts her life and describes how her daily activities and writing process are interwoven.

Lazy Anansi seeks to trick someone into doing the heavy work of laying his fish trap, but instead he is fooled into doing the job himself. Anansi, in human form, is tricked by Bonsu when they go fishing.

In this Mexican folktale, a lazy boy learns a lesson about lying.

A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit.

Rabbit has a problem - someone is inside her house and won't let her in.

For saving the life of a snake, Ketu is rewarded by being allowed to hear animals think.

Find out how Ki-pat the herd boy ended a dreadful drought. An enjoyable and vividly illustrated rhyming story.

Presents a collection of riddles from Africa.