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How the Turtle got Its Shell

Audiobook

A traditional African tale of courage accompanied by stirring songs and music.

In this traditional tale, Nyame the African sky god needs a big drum for his festival. He’s heard one he likes very much, but it belongs to Osebo, the fierce and powerful leopard. Nyame orders the animals to fetch it to him. It’s not going to be an easy task. However, the reward for the one who succeeds will be very special. The powerful chanting and drumming accompanying this Ashanti tale has earned it the distinction of an ALA Notable Children's Recording.


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Publisher: MobiStories Edition: Unabridged

OverDrive Listen audiobook

  • File size: 7358 KB
  • Release date: July 30, 2008
  • Duration: 00:15:19

MP3 audiobook

  • File size: 7420 KB
  • Release date: July 30, 2008
  • Duration: 00:15:19
  • Number of parts: 1

Formats

OverDrive Listen audiobook
MP3 audiobook

subjects

Juvenile Fiction

Languages

English

A traditional African tale of courage accompanied by stirring songs and music.

In this traditional tale, Nyame the African sky god needs a big drum for his festival. He’s heard one he likes very much, but it belongs to Osebo, the fierce and powerful leopard. Nyame orders the animals to fetch it to him. It’s not going to be an easy task. However, the reward for the one who succeeds will be very special. The powerful chanting and drumming accompanying this Ashanti tale has earned it the distinction of an ALA Notable Children's Recording.


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