Once upon a time in the motherland: An African storybook for children

In the book the author shares his early childhood folk stories & legacy by taking the reader through the culture, tradition & beliefs of his ancestors. The stories are of West African origin. There are moral lessons at the end of each story followed by questions. Each story provides sources of informal education for the young people for their character & moral development. ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE MOTHERLAND is written at a pre-K through high school reading level but many day care instructors & adults have expressed great interest in the book. It is highly recommended for urban city schools, bookstores, & libraries where young people need to learn some moral lessons that they too can use in their own lives. The reader will find this book informative, entertaining & spiritually connecting. This is a book that every child in the family needs to read. Also available in a 40-minute cassette, $5.99 (ISBN 0- 9656642-1-X). (Discount rates for quantity orders). To order contact: PalmTree Publishers, 1523 Upshire Road, Baltimore, MD 21218. Tel. (410) 323-1140, (410) 764-3196.