The Cool Nguni by Maryanne Bester
Cool Nguni is a story about a young Nguni calf who questions his identity in relation to other cattle breeds from across the sea. His patient and loving mother listens to his praise-singing and then responds by telling him a tale of the origins and importance of his own breed, the indigenous Nguni. She also explains the names of his relatives and shows him the multi-coloured and patterned hides which make Nguni cattle unique. The 15 hand-painted original illustrations and sensitive text draw upon Africa's love and respect for Nguni cattle, explaining the importance and myths surrounding cattle to a new generation.
Maryanne and Shayle Bester are sisters who grew up on a Free State farm, where their father farmed cattle and sheep. They both graduated from the University of Natal in Pietermaritzburg, Shayle majoring in Fine Arts and Maryanne in Dramatic Arts. Together they run a company as decorative painters and illustrators, specialising in children's art. Their previous works include The Cool Nguni, Why Dog is Afraid of Storms, I Know That!, Three Friends and a Taxi, The Long Trousers, The Missing Ball and Mealies and Beans. They won the Exclusive Books IBBY SA Award for The Cool Nguni and the Sappi Isiqalo Book Competition run by Centre for the Book for Three Friends and a Taxi.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781770092648 |
| ISBN 10 | 1770092641 |
| Title | The Cool Nguni |
| Author | Maryanne Bester |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-10-06 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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