Traditional+Literature

= *~Traditional Literature~* = Kaggen is a mantis in the story who has the ability to change his appearance. He begins on a journey to find the All-Devourer who has everything but chooses to destroy the world. In this story the animals and characters talk and wear clothes. This story was written for the children of South Africa to remind them of their culture. The author said that too many young children are starting to learn the “Disney” versions of stories instead of their own and this book is used to help preserve their culture and heritage. Donne, R. D. (2007). //San Tales from Africa.// South Africa: Struik Publishers. || This is a great collection of stories that have been passed down from generation to generation in the South African culture. What is unique about this book is that it includes both myths from the culture and legends and has people interoperate what they are reading before revealing whether it is one or the other. This is a style of book that would be great in every culture! Stewart, D. & Heale, J. (2003). //African Myths and Legends.// South Africa: Struik Publishers. || This is a collection from 12 authors includes stories from across Africa that was put together for young children. It includes animal fables and tales to help children learn lessons as they are growing up. What is unique about this book is that it includes both old stories plus newly created stories that make the book feel upadated but still contains character. Courage, bravery, strength, wit, and overcoming obstacles are just a few of the themes that are present in these tales. Tadjo, V. (2006). //Chasing the Sun: Stories from Africa.// London: A & C Black Publishers Ltd. || To give some more perspective, this book includes 32 stories that come from South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, Kenya, Nigeria and Morocco. This allows children to compare and contrast how stories from their town differ across Africa. This book is filled with all of the old tales from Africa and can be used to show young children their history and what came before them. This book is very descriptive in using phrases such as "dizzying glare of the hot African sun" or "the stratagems and wiles of the creatures." Mandela, N. (2007). //Nelson mandela's favorite african folktales.// Cape Town: W. W. Norton & Company. || This is a collection of 13 trickster tales from West Africa. Though from West Africa, these tales share a lot of similarities to the ones in South Africa as well. It includes famous tricksters that inlcude: Hare, Tortoise, and Ananse the spider. The stories include the tale of how Ananse got his thin waist, how Crocodile learnt his lesson, and how Monkey managed not to get eaten by Shark. Bennett, M. (1994). //West African Trickster Tales (Oxford Myths and Legends).// USA: Oxford University Press. || This book is a collection of animal trickster tales from America, the West Indies, and Africa. The great feature to this book is that children can read trickster tales from both Africa and see how they have transformed as they have come to America. Originated during the Plantation Era, these 11 humorous trickster tales are about the slave trade. There is a fascinating history of the first African Americans and it includes the stories they brought with them to the West Indies and America. Hamilton, V. (1997). //A ring of tricksters: animal tales from america, the west indies, and africa//. New York:The Blue Sky Press. || This book is a collection of folktales that include (but not limited to): The Pig and the Disrespectful Man, Mantis and the Springbok, How Yams came to the Ashanti and The Voice of the Wind. These folktales originate from South Africa, Swaziland, Angola, Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya and Zanzibar and others. Stewart, D. (2006) //Folktales from Africa.//  South Africa: Struik Publishers. || This book is aimed for a younger audience however, the illustrations are so colorful they intregue any reader.This is a story about two greedy jungle cats who discover a large piece of cheese. When they can not decide how to divide it fairly,the clever monkey comes to their rescue. Or so they think. Cleveland, R. (2006). //The clever monkey: a folktale from west africa//. Atlanta:August House Story Cove. || Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes in Africa. He is a "rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes." In this traditional tale, Anansi sets out on a journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from an aweful fate by his sons. The problem is: which of his sons should Anansi reward? Thecolorful inllustrations in this book make an old story feel new. This is just one of the many books written about Anansi. McDermott, G. (1987). //Anansi the spider: a tale from the ashant//i. New York: Henry Holt and Company. || When Granny asks Pretty Salma to go to the market, she warns her not to talk to strangers; which is something we have heard our entire lives. However, Mr. Dog tricks Salma into getting him to wear her stripy ntama (the type of skirt she is wearing) white beads and her yellow sandals. After this he heads to granny's house. Daly, N. (2007). //Pretty salma: a little red riding hood story from africa//. New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt || Chinye's callous stepmother sends her to fetch water from the forest. As she is walking, ghostly figures cross her path. On her jounrey she comes to a cross roads: gold and prosperity for the person who chooses well and whirlwind destruction for the greedy. This is a very similar story to our Cinderella. Onyefulu, O.(1994). //Chinye: a west african folk tale//. London: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books. ||
 * =**Tales and Legends**= || ===**Description of the Book**=== ||
 * [[image:488africa/San Tales.jpg width="160" height="199"]] || __** San Tales From Africa **__
 * [[image:488africa/African myths and legends.jpg width="162" height="207"]] || __** Myths and Legends **__
 * [[image:488africa/chasing the sun.jpg width="163" height="202"]] || __** Chasing the Sun **__
 * [[image:488africa/Madiba magic.jpg width="166" height="168"]] || **__ Madiba Magic __**
 * =**Trickster Tales**= || ===Description of the Book=== ||
 * [[image:488africa/W.A. Trickster.jpg width="166" height="215"]] || __** West African Trickster Tales **__
 * [[image:488africa/trickster 4.jpg width="165" height="220"]] || __** Tricksters **__
 * =Folktales= || ===Description of the Book=== ||
 * [[image:488africa/folktales.jpg width="161" height="225"]] || **__ Folktales from Africa __**
 * [[image:488africa/8010.jpg width="165" height="162"]] || __** The Clever Monkey: a folktale from West Africa **__
 * [[image:488africa/anansi.jpg width="167" height="148"]] || **__Anansi the Spider__**
 * =Fairy Tales= || ===Description of the Book (It is so fascinating how "traditional stories" are altered across cultures based off of beliefs)=== ||
 * [[image:488africa/pretty-Salma.jpg width="169" height="147"]] || __**Pretty Salma: little red ridding hood from Africa**__
 * [[image:488africa/uploads_images_chinye_icon.jpg width="165" height="143"]] || **__ Chinye: a West African folktale __**

For more additional books, here is a list of 100 South African Children's Literature: []