Retold by internationally acclaimed Xhosa storyteller Gcina Mhlophe, this collection of eight folktales from the African continent also features introductions to each country's customs and traditions. AGES: 8-10 SELLING POINTS: Cultural diversity: Includes stories from Ethiopia, Ghana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Senegal, Sudan and Swaziland Educational resource: An excellent title for exploring themes about our global community, the environment and conservation Family library: A beautifully illustrated anthology that will appeal across age groups AUTHOR: Gcina Mhlophe is an actress, journalist, film-maker and storyteller. Her awards include the Fringe First Award at the Edinburgh Festival; the Josef Jefferson Award; and the OBIE Award, New York. Gcina founded the Literacy Promotion Road Show, which travels to schools all over South Africa to set up libraries. She lives in Durban, South Africa. ILLUSTRATOR: Rachel Griffin's artwork is notable for its ornate detailing, which blends fabrics, beads, stamps and other items. Rachel has also illustrated 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' for Barefoot Books. She and her family live in Ashburton, Devon, England. REVIEWS: Seven folk tales illustrating how different cultures on various parts of the planet's diverse surface try to live in harmony with the natural world Nick Crane, The Guardian