How the Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots
A Swahili Tale of Friendship
The Guinea Fowl and Cow are best friends. Both of them keep an eye out for Lion. When Lion threatens, each must intervene to save the other. Beautiful watercolors transform this tale into a visual delight.
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978-0-7613-5791-9
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$22.99 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Picture Books |
| Copyright | 1990 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Carolrhoda Books ® |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2009-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 2.1 |
Author, Illustrator: Barbara Knutson
Barbara Knutson was the award-winning author and illustrator of many children’s books, including How the Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots and Love and Roast Chicken. A resident of St. Paul and a cherished member of Twin Cities literary community, Ms. Knutson grew up in South Africa and traveled extensively throughout the world. She drew on her firsthand experiences abroad to create the rich, multicultural stories and folktales for which she became so well known. She passed away in 2005.
Awards
- NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
Reviews
Booklist
“A playful story of a loyal little friend who defends her big friend from the king of beasts.”
—Booklist
School Library Journal
“Tales that value friendship are easy to promote, especially when the characters express their caring in both thought and deed. The placement of the drawings and the exquisite design create a harmony that makes this a strikingly handsome addition to folktale collections.”
—School Library Journal
The New York Times Book Review
“Barbara Knutson clearly has the gift of storytelling.How the Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots is an endearing retelling of a Swahili story, in which Ms. Knutson has woven together the elements of a wonderful friendship and a traditional ‘explanation’ folktale to create a fine and appealing new story. . . she combines lively language and bold art so deftly.”
—The New York Times Book Review