Pearls of Wisdom by Raouf Mama

Pearls of Wisdom by Raouf Mama

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Pearls of Wisdom by Raouf Mama

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Pearls of Wisdom brings together twelve classic stories from Africa and the Caribbean--timeless folktales originating from Benin, Nigeria, Gabon, Haiti, and beyond--into a rich, culturally vibrant reader designed for English language learners. Each story, running two to four pages, is adapted for accessibility while preserving the rhythm, humor, moral lessons, and cultural depth of the originals. The combination of clear language, compelling narratives, and expressive illustrations makes the book suitable for both independent reading and guided classroom use.

Every chapter includes discussion questions that invite students to interpret themes, compare characters, make predictions, and relate ideas to their own experiences. A detailed glossary provides essential vocabulary support, including phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, and key collocations that appear in the story. This structure helps learners build comprehension, expand vocabulary, and explore cultural perspectives in an engaging, meaningful way.

Features
  • Free accompanying AUDIO program, available to download from https://www.prolingualearning.com/ or to stream on https://www.youtube.com/@ProLinguaLearningAudio
  • Twelve classic folktales from Africa and the Caribbean, adapted for English learners while preserving cultural authenticity.
  • Stories from Benin, Nigeria, Gabon, Haiti, and other countries, showcasing a wide range of traditions and storytelling styles.
  • Two-to-four page readings paired with expressive illustrations that support comprehension and engagement.
  • Discussion questions for each story that build critical thinking, interpretation, and classroom conversation.
  • A glossary with definitions, phrasal verbs, collocations, and idiomatic expressions to support vocabulary development.
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Dr. Raouf Mama is a Distinguished Professor of English and Storytelling, a bestselling author and a storyteller of international renown, the only one in the world today who tells in English, French, Yoruba and Fon folktales from his native Benin and from other parts of the world. His books include Pearls of Wisdom, Why Goats Smell Bad, Tropical Tales, Why Monkeys Live In Trees, winner of the National Multicultural Children's Award in the USA in 2008, Fortune's Favored Child, and It Was A Beautiful Day And Other Personal Quiet Miracle Stories. The French version of Why Goats Smell Bad, entitled Pourquoi Le Bouc Sent Mauvais, is required reading in Benin's Secondary School System. He is a CSU Professor at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, CT.
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ISBN 13 9780866471343
ISBN 10 0866471340
Title Pearls of Wisdom
Author Raouf Mama
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Pro Lingua Learning
Year published 2001-12-01
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.