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Why Leopard Has Spots, Dan Stories from Liberia

Why Leopard Has Spots, Dan Stories from Liberia


by Won-Ldy Paye

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 50 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

These never-before published myths from the Dan ethnic group of Liberia are accompanied by traditional black-and-white illustrations. Highlights include: The Talking Vegetables and Why Spider Has a Big Butt. (WAF123, $14.95)

 

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