African Myths

Un crapaud en quête d'un ami, une jeune chèvre qui rêve de liberté, une antilope obnubilée par sa beauté... Écoutez ces contes racontés par Souleymane Mbodj, où les animaux jouent une drôle de comédie humaine ! Entre philosophie, humour et dérision, le conteur fait revivre avec passion toute la magie de la tradition orale africaine.

Leo Tolstoy (1828 - 1910) was a Russian writer who is regarded as among the greatest authors of all time. Translated by R S Townsend and published in 1916, the seven stories in Tolstoy for the Young have been adapted for children, to serve as the perfect introduction to the great writer for young listeners.

Nach den vielen Hörbüchern mit Weltmusik für Kinder, hat die Gruppe "Karibuni" für dieses Album Märchen aus Äthiopien zusammengestellt. "Teret Teret" - "Märchen Märchen", mit diesen Worten beginnt jede Geschichte für Kinder in Äthiopien und auch dieses Album. Die Märchen entführen uns in ein uraltes Land mit vielen Völkern und einer langen Geschichte. Wir hören die berühmte Erzählung der Rose, die in der Trockenzeit eine Wolke um Regen bittet; lernen, dass es nicht der Reichtum ist, der allein einen Menschen glücklich macht; freuen uns über das salomonische Urteil des weisen Richters und die schönste Orange die je an einem Baum gewachsen ist.

In Godzero, Arjun a 13-year-old high school math prodigy is bullied for being biracial-Indian and Nigerian. Arjun, painfully shy and diagnosed with severe mental illness, discovers world-changing math theorems during his sleep from an Indian goddess, Namagiri.

Children like it simple, powerful and compelling, don't they? The "spirit" of this audiobook makes leadership lessons for kids simple and powerful, yet compelling. This "treasure trove" of stories from African Proverbs is filled with compelling leadership lessons for children all over the world. This audiobook is written for children in every nation whose little minds are curious, who love to explore new and different worlds and who love to listen to stories.

In a vibrant village where folklore is the fabric of daily life, a spirited girl named Zuri has a special connection with the stars. One evening, under a sky bursting with constellations, Zuri learns from her grandmother that these are not just stars, but the lights of ancient African gods and goddesses.

For as long as she can remember, Yomi has heard stories about Nkara – magnificent creatures that roam the African continent. Now she’s about to meet them for real! Yomi and her brother Kayode are on a trip to The Gambia when they witness the Dragon King Ninki Nanka being kidnapped from the sky. Determined to save him, Yomi and Kay uncover secrets and meet magnificent beasts – but will it be enough to save Ninki Nanka?

Born to parents who fled slavery and the Trail of Tears, Magnolia Flower is a girl with a vibrant spirit. Not to be deterred by rigid ways of the world, she longs to connect with others, who too long for freedom. She finds this in a young man of letters who her father disapproves of. In her quest to be free, Magnolia must make a choice and set off on a journey that will prove just how brave one can be when leading with one’s heart.

Quand l'auteur Peddar Panga était jeune, ses parents et grands-parents ont partagées avec lui des histoires relatives aux animaux. Parfois drôle, parfois triste, ces fables amusantes venaient toujours avec des leçons illustrant les vérités universelles de la vie. Les Contes des Miroirs rassemblent cinquante tels contes, récrits pour un public moderne.

Bran and Fran love living with their mum, who is the storyteller at the Once Upon a Wow bookstore in their small Midlands town. But when mum goes missing and her stories turn out to be a portal to another world, they're going to have a huge, magical adventure on their hands. Luckily, they have Wilma, the Wizard's Wife, and Zack, the wisecracking Zebracorn, to help them on their journey. And they're going to need help because there are evil princes, mud monsters and Viking armies all standing in their way.

At the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics, track and field star Jesse Owens ran himself straight into international glory by winning four gold medals. But the life of Jesse Owens is much more than a sports story. Born in rural Alabama under the oppressive Jim Crow laws, Owens' family suffered many hardships. As a boy he worked several jobs, like delivering groceries and working in a shoe repair shop, to make ends meet. But Owens defied the odds to become a sensational student athlete, eventually running track for Ohio State.

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?

Even long ago, there was day and night. The day was full of light and warmth, and people and animals alike rejoiced in the rays of the sun. But what happens when people get greedy and take the Night for granted? What will become of the Earth and those who dwell upon it? Katherine Jumbe masterfully brings the world of the Malawian savanna to life, telling a rhythmic tale perfect for bedtime.

On raconte que la petite Rafara vivait avec sa famille dans son village d'Afrique. On raconte qu'un jour, ses deux soeurs l'ont abandonnée pendant la cueillette des morelles dans les bois. On raconte aussi que Rafara vécut alors une histoire extraordinaire, qu'elle fut capturée par un monstre et que seule la magie l'aida à s'échapper. On raconte de très belles choses encore dans les petits villages d'Afrique.

In a forest in Haiti, Waslene meets a much-needed friend while gathering firewood for her greedy stepmother.

Nach den vielen Hörbüchern mit Weltmusik für Kinder, hat die Gruppe "Karibuni" Märchen aus unterschiedlichen afrikanischen Ländern für dieses Album zusammengestellt. Sie stammen aus Sambia, Tansania, Äthiopien, Ghana und Südafrika. Es wird erzählt wie die Menschen überhaupt erst Geschichten kennenlernten, wie Schakal und Hyäne eine Wolke essen, wie die kleine Raupe mit verstellter Stimme die größten Tiere in die Flucht jagt, warum Mumbis Großvater plötzlich gerne Trommeln mag, warum eigentlich alle Geschichten der kleinen Spinnen Ananzi gehören und einiges mehr.

Take a moment and walk in the shoes of a 17-year-old Egyptian girl who was drugged, raped, and turned into a hoe. Meet a young single Black mother who lost her job and needed a way to make ends meet but ended up losing it all. Get to know a White runaway girl who started turning tricks just to eat. The one thing they all had in common was Tmac. He was a smooth monster who hid behind a charming smile.

A tale from the best-selling African Fable Series, a young Hippo greedily guzzles all the food she can find on the land, leaving the other African animals very hungry. Getting fatter and fatter, and uncomfortable in the heat, Hippo finds a new source of food in the water. But the Crocodile and the Eagle are not at all happy with her eating their fish.

Storie, leggende e miti che affondano le loro radici nell'immaginario fantastico del continente africano: "Il matrimonio del magnifico topino", "L'amicizia tra la tartaruga e l'aquila", "Fratelli gemelli", "Il bambino d'oro e il bambino d'argento" e "L'uomo crudele e sua moglie" una fiaba dal Kenya.

Storie, leggende e miti che affondano le loro radici nell'immaginario fantastico del continente africano: "La giraffa vanitosa", "Perché l'elefante è così grande", "Perché la gente muore e non rinasce più?", "Il leone ingrato", "Prova d'amore, "Perché ci sono tanti stupidi al mondo", "Com'è fatto il mondo" una fiaba africana dal Senegal, "Lo straniero e il cimitero" un racconto dal Kenya e "Il cacciatore di serpenti e il pitone" una fiaba dal Kenya.