The Baobab Tree
Published on 30. January 2009
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-0-7460-9678-9 (ISBN)
Description
The classic African folktale retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. When the gods create a talking tree, they soon regret it because it won't be quiet. So they turn it upside down and bury its head in the dirt. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles.
Reviews / Votes
Traditional cautionary tale from South Africa about the importance of not complaining. The tale explains why the curious Baobab tree looks like it has its roots in the air and why the gods decided to turn it upside down. The tale is told beautifully even with the simplest of language. The text is perfectly supported by attractive colour illustrations that give a real sense of African mythology. This title is part of a series that is excellent value in sturdy hardback. * Leicestershire County Council recommended Key Stage 1 Fiction Books *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 202 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
160 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7460-9678-9 (9780746096789)
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Louie Stowell has written dozens of non-fiction and story titles for Usborne, on everything from space science and coding to the human body and, now, politics. She is now Editorial Director at Ladybird, Penguin Random House and is currently working on four children's fantasy novels.