The Mother of Monsters
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The Mother of Monsters by Fran Parnell
Mischievous Ntombi, the Chief's daughter, isn't at all afraid of the fearsome Ilunge River. But when she goes to swim there, she enrages the Mother of Monsters Soon this fearsome creature, with a gigantic head, bulging eyes and thick, slimy scales, is terrorizing the countryside, eating cattle, children, and everything in between. Can the brave hunter Sobabili save his village and save Ntombi too? This chapter-book retelling of a Bantu folktale from South Africa comes to life with immersive, full-color art by favorite Barefoot illustrator Sophie Fatus. The illustrations on every page empower beginning readers to grasp more advanced vocabulary and sentence structure.
"For beginning readers yearning for fantastic alternatives in their reading fare, these will hit the spot" — Kirkus Reviews
Sophie Fatus is a full-time illustrator and sculptress whose bright and distinctive artwork has brought her international critical acclaim. Sophie’s previous projects with Barefoot Books include My Daddy is a Pretzel, My Big Barefoot Book of Wonderful Words, the bestselling Yoga Pretzels deck and several popular singalongs. Fran Parnell has settled in Hebden Bridge, England, although her heart lives in Iceland with the trolls. She has always loved monster tales, "the bigger and badder the better!"
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781782858478 |
| ISBN 10 | 1782858474 |
| Title | The Mother of Monsters |
| Author | Fran Parnell |
| Series | Stories From Around The World Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Barefoot Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2020-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |