Titres dans Africains

When a fox keeps eating a farmer’s animals, he and his wife come up with a plan to get rid of him. But the clever fox has other ideas....

Now Yomi and her younger brother Kayode are official members of the Sacred Beast League, they can’t wait for more adventures! And when a Yumboe – a fairy-like creature from Senegal – seeks them out and asks for their help, they’re ready to shine. But with a secret city to protect, beast hunters to outsmart and moon magic in the mix, Yomi and Kay will have to put their skills to the test ...

Unlike her friends Emrys and Serena, Hazel is struggling to adjust to magic and to their new roles as the secret protectors of New Rotterdam. She’s already worried about her mom, who works endless shifts at the hospital to make ends meet, and now she also has to defend their entire town from supernatural forces. If only Hazel could figure out how to use her relic, the Magnus Crown, which has the power to transform matter, including turning lead into gold … gold that would certainly help ease her family’s financial issues.

Дальний Восток — это особое место с дикой и нетронутой природой. Территория России, где по лесам бродят бурые медведи, уссурийские тигры и становятся героями волшебных сказок и легенд малых народов России. В этом сборнике вы найдете фольклор народов Дальнего Востока: якутов, эвенов, нанайцев, ульчей, негидальцев, удэгейцев, ороков и орочей, ительменов, чукчей, коряков, юкагиров, нивхов, эскимосов и алеутов. Отправляйтесь в путешествие с вороном Кутхом в морское царство. Узнайте, что можно выменять на слиток золота величиной с конскую голову и как трем братьям найти себе подходящих жен.

Yearning to save his sister from the mighty Orishas, Kayode stumbles upon a magical fruit that infuses him with unpredictable powers! With a trickster god, a spiky princess, and a fisherboy by his side, Kayode embarks on an epic adventure to save his sister. But beware! Each Orisha is more powerful than the last. Can Kayode control his newly acquired half-god strength before it runs out? A fast-paced adventure where one brave boy squares off against six formidable gods, this story details the importance of unity in the face of adversity. It is ideal for fans of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Ofoufouk est une petite chauve-souris qui se sent seule dans sa jungle, son village. Il rêve de trouver un ami qui le comprenne et partage son amour pour la nuit. Par hasard, Ofoufouk rencontre Nyam, le soleil, et ils deviennent rapidement amis, passant leurs journées à jouer ensemble. Mais lorsque la mère d'Ofoufouk tombe gravement malade et décède, il se retrouve à nouveau seul et triste. C'est alors qu'il rencontre Mawee, la lune. Elle lui montre que, même dans les moments les plus sombres, l'amitié peut apporter du réconfort.

This simple, poignant fable reminds us that we all have the power to change the world, no matter how little we may be. When a fire starts near their home, all of the animals—from the largest elephant to the smallest ant—are too scared to do anything but watch. All, that is, except for one...

في ذلك الزمان البعيد كان هناك سلحفٌ واحد اسمه (آمبي) وهو الجدّ الأكبر لكلّ السلاحف الموجودة الآن في عالمنا، كان يعيش مع زوجته (آنوم) حياةً سعيدة، لكن مع مرور السنين...

Discover a stunning middle grade fantasy about a boy hurled into the Ghanaian underworld to help his grandmother save humanity, perfect for fans of Tristan Strong and Amari and the Night Brothers. Twelve-year-old Kwame Powell isn't ready to deal with losing his grandmother, even as he and his...

Long ago a trickster rabbit cheated other animals in order to become more elegant. What happened when the other animals caught on? Find out in this tale from Uganda. The rabbit wants the fox’s tail, the fish’s scales, the bird’s feathers, and the leopard’s spots and greedily tosses away one feature for the next.

Precious is not looking forward to being a donkey in the school play. Precious thinks donkeys look silly and smell bad, that is, until Grandfather comes to visit on his donkey cart. Grandfather teaches Precious that donkeys are much than they seem—they are hardworking, loyal, and kind.

A careless son named Mohamed loses his inheritance and then makes a hasty business deal with his father's former rival. Knowing he is doomed, Mohamed attempts to end his life. A princess intervenes and solves Mohamed's dilemma.

Anansi the spider used to be handsome, but his never-ending appetite eventually cost him his hair.

The bad-tempered sultan of Kenya is angry because a peasant boy's garden will grow, while his own will not. The boy Imani teaches him that feeding the plants meat of the tongue—singing, laughter, and love—will help them to grow.

Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, who is proud of his two beautiful daughters. Nyasha is kind and considerate, but everyone—except Mufaro—knows that Manyara is selfish and bad-tempered.When the Great King decides to take a wife and invites the most worthy and beautiful daughters in the land to appear before him, Mufaro brings both of his daughters—but only one can be queen. Who will the king choose?

Inspired by a story told to the author while on safari in 2015, The Wild Beast describes the creation of one of Africa's most unusual animals, the wildebeest. According to oral tradition, the Creator built this unique beast out of leftover parts from other magnificent animals found on the continent. Horns from buffalos and stripes meant for zebras. Tails from giraffes and bumps meant for camels. This creative retelling will introduce little ones to a story rich in both imagery and in lesson: Take what you need to live. Take no more. Waste nothing.

Kioko had been watching the matatus come and go for as long as he could remember. But today, for his fifth birthday, he climbs aboard one with his grandfather. As the matatu pulls away from the market, the village dogs chase after them. When Kioko asks his grandfather why the dogs always bark and chase after matatus, his grandfather tells him an entertaining tale about a dog, a goat and a sheep. Set in East Africa, The Matatu is a colorful story filled with many unexpected turns and twists along the way.