Books published by publisher Barefoot Books 2003

Learn more about Nigeria and the Yoruba language with this new extended edition! Now includes seven additional pages of maps and cultural information.Ayoka has been left in charge of the family goat, but within minutes it has vanished! As Ayoka searches the streets of town, she sees how much trouble a runaway goat can cause among the market stalls. One thing after another disappears, and when Ayoka finally catches up with the goat, she finds more than she had bargained for.

Find out how a monkey gets the better of a crocodile, how an unassuming spider helps her community when all of the stronger animals fail, and how a rabbit is rewarded for making a special sacrifice. Each of the stories in this collection features different animals and each comes from a different culture. Funny, exciting, and thought-provoking, Naomi Adler's retellings reflect her mastery of storytelling.

Introduce children to the works of William Shakespeare with this captivating collection. Professional storyteller Patrick Ryan has brought together the stories that are at the heart of seven of Shakespeare's masterpieces. He introduces each story with fascinating information about its history and its prevalence in other cultures, as well as offering insights into local traditions and political issues that influenced Shakespeare's writing. Patrick Ryan's lively narration harks back to the days when stories were shared aloud ? Shakespeare's days!