John Steptoe

Mufaro's two beautiful daughters, one bad-tempered, one kind and sweet, go before the king, who is choosing a wife.

A baby and big brother figure out how to get along.

The gifts of Magic Frog and his own hopeful and unselfish spirit bring Jumping Mouse finally to the Far-Off Land where no mouse goes hungry.

A child celebrates his eighth birthday with all the people of a fantasied African community.

Bweela and Javaka relate the incidents that make Daddy a monster in their eyes.

Because Mother Crocodile tells stories of the past, the little crocodiles choose to believe she is crazy until almost too late they learn otherwise.

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