Why the Crab Has No Head
Nzambi Mpungu, creator of the earth and sky, has spent a long hard day making the Elephant. By nightfall, Nzambi still hasn’t finished her next creation, the Crab, and she tells the little creature to return the following day for a fine head. That night, the proud Crab boasts about the promised head to all the other animals and ends up learning a hard lesson. This tale from the Bakongo people of Zaire, retold and illustrated by Barbara Knutson, will delight readers of all ages.
Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-0-7613-5792-6
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$22.99 |
Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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Reading Level | Grade 2 |
Genre | Picture Books |
Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
Imprint | Carolrhoda Books ® |
Language | English |
Publication Date | 2009-08-01 |
Reading Counts! Level | 3.7 |
Reviews
Publishers Weekly
“The beautifully written text is matched with striking black-and-white illustrations that suggest stark woodcuts. This African tale is artful, using ancient elements to portray a still relevant message: to lie to oneself will surely lead to dishonesty with others.”
—Publishers Weekly
The Horn Book Magazine
“The appealing tale is simply told and well presented. . . Brilliant.”
— The Horn Book Magazine