Product Description

A folk explanation for the guinea fowl's protective coloration that enables it to hide from its natural predator, the lion.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #889888 in Books
• Published on: 1991-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 32 pages

From School Library Journal
In this traditional Swahili folktale, Guinea Fowl twice saves her friend Cow from Lion. In return, Cow sprinkles milk over the formerly all-black guinea fowl, disguising her from the lion and allowing her to easily hide in the grasses. Guinea Fowl is almost foolhardy in her brave and loving attempts at protecting her friend; Cow expresses her concern on a more intellectual level. Tales that value friendship are easy to promote, especially when the characters express their caring in both thought and deed. Equally enjoyable are Knutson's scratchboard illustrations, which perfectly match the content and tone of the story. Although heavy black lines dominate the stark white pages, watercolor highlights add visual interest while retaining a primitive and earthy feel. The placement of the drawings and the exquisite design create a harmony that makes this a strikingly handsome addition to folktale collections. --Regina Pauly, Burlington County Library, Mt. Holly, NJ
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
"An endearing retelling of a Swahili story."

Customer Reviews

A Simple, but Pleasingly Different Story
Based on an East African folktale, this has many of the elements of a good childrens story. Good illustrations, unique and captivating story, and brief enough to keep a child's attention and interest throughout the book.

3-8 year-olds should well enjoy this story.

A lovely tale
This book was just the one we were looking for, it helps to further illustrate our classroom visits with guinea fowl.