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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Awards
- Notable AwardNotable Award 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