In the spirit of Mother Goose, Off to the Sweet Shores of Africa and Other Talking Drum Rhymes is a colorful collection of original, African inspired rhymes. Fun to read aloud, these playful rhymes conjure West African village life. As in classic nursery rhymes, the verses are inhabited by charming characters who impart simple wisdom or evoke pure silliness, making this collection not only distinctively African, but wonderfully universal. Exquisitely detailed illustrations by Julia Cairns, an engaging author's note and glossary make this an enchanting collection from Africa's sweet shores to ours.
- ISBN10 0811823784
- ISBN13 9780811823784
- Publish Date 1 July 2000
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 15 March 2016
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Chronicle Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 56
- Language English