Baba Indaba Children's Stories Series
By Anon E. Mouse, Anon E Mouse, Abela Publishing and
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About this series
In this 153rd story in the Baba Indaba’s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the French fairy tale about A Strange Tiger. At the end of the 19th C. a tiger cub is captured and shipped to London Zoo. On the journey it is treated like a pet and plays with dogs and people alike and is looked after by the ships carpenter. Many years later the ships carpenter visits the now adult tiger with unexpected results……. Download and read this story to find out exactly what happened when they met again.
Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".
Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story, on map. HINT - use Google maps.
33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.
INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES
Titles in the series (100)
- An INTRODUCTION to BABA INDABA: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 00
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This is a free introduction to the Baba Indaba stories explaining who Baba Indaba is, where he is from and how he fits into the Baba Indaba Children's Stories. It also tells of the educational "LOOK IT UP" challenge and our objectives in establishing this challenge. Lastly you will find out how downloading books from the Baba Indaba Children's Stories Series benefits charities.
- CONKIAJGHARUNA - A Fairy Tale from Georgia: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 014
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In issue 14 of the Baba Indaba children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the story of CONKIAJGHARUNA. It is believed that folklore and tales are believed to have originated in India and made their way overland along the Silk and Spice routes and through Central Asia before arriving in Europe. As such, this (republic of) Georgian version of Cinderella is more than likely closer to the original, Indian, version than you are ever likely to read. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". This book also has a "Where in the World - Look it Up" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story, on map. HINT - use Google maps. BUY ANY 4 BABA INDABA CHILDREN’S STORIES FOR ONLY $1 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES
- TWO AESOPS FABLES - The Old Lion and the Jackal PLUS Mercury and the Woodsman: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 030
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In this 30th issue of the Baba Indaba’s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba, ever wanting to teach his children, narrates two more Æsop’s Fables. The first is the fable about “the Old Lion and the Jackal” and the second is “Mercury and the Woodsman” In the first fable the old lion, with dinner on his mind, lies in his cave and tempts the jackal to come closer. But is the jackal too wise for the crafty old lion? In the second, the Roman god Mercury tempts a poor woodsman with gifts of gold. Does the woodsman's relative poverty win over the need to be cautious? As always, with all Æsop’s Fables there is a moral to each story told. You’re invited to download and read these stories to find out what the moral to each tale is. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. BUY ANY 4 of the 375+ BABA INDABA CHILDREN’S STORIES FOR ONLY $1, 6 for $1.50, 8 for $2 etc. 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES
- THE TORTOISE AND THE DUCKS - An Aesop's Fable: A Baba Indaba Children's Story Issue 08
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In issue 8 of the Baba Indaba children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Aesop's fable about the Tortoise and the Ducks and how "foolish curiosity and vanity often lead to misfortune." This is an Aesop's fable rewritten especially for children. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". BUY ANY 4 BABA INDABA CHILDREN’S STORIES FOR ONLY $1 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps.
- THE WATCHMAKER - An Eastern European folktale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 04
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"ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 04 In issue 4 of the Baba Indaba children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Romanian story of The Watchmaker. A story about how an uneducated but intelligent boy applies himself and rises to a very high office in the land. But is what he has achieved been enough to win the hand of the princess? We invite you to download the story here and read the full tale to find out. Each issue also has a ""WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP"" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as ""Father of Stories""."
- THE BROWN FAIRY BOOK - 32 Illustrated Folk and Fairy Tales
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This is the 10th Fairy Books of Many Colours compiled and edited by Andrew Lang. The stories in all the books are borrowed from many countries – Australia, North America, Southern Africa, New Caledonia located in the southwest Pacific Ocean, Persia, Northern Europe, India, South America and beyond. However much these nations differ about trifles, they all agree in liking fairy tales. Herein you will find 32 illustrated fairy tales like What the Rose did to the Cypress, The Bunyip, The Story of the Yara, The Cunning Hare, The Turtle and his Bride, The Sacred Milk of Koumongoé, The Wicked Wolverine, The Elf Maiden, Asmund and Signy and many, many more. The stories are further enhanced by 8 coloured plates, 22 full-page pen and ink drawings and 21 In Text sketches by H. J. Ford. This book contains many references to fairies. As to whether there are really any fairies or not, is a difficult question. Andrew Lang never saw any himself, but he knew several people who have seen them-in the Highlands - and heard their music. So, if ever you are near Nether Lochaber, go to the Fairy Hill, and you may hear the music your-self, but you must go on a fine day…… TABLE of CONTENTS What the Rose did to the Cypress Ball-Carrier and the Bad One How Ball-Carrier finished his Task The Bunyip Father Grumbler The Story of the Yara The Cunning Hare The Turtle and his Bride How Geirald the Coward was Punished Hábogi How the Little Brother set Free his Big Brothers The Sacred Milk of Koumongoé The Wicked Wolverine The Husband of the Rat’s Daughter The Mermaid and the Boy Pivi and Kabo The Elf Maiden How Some Wild Animals became Tame Ones Fortune and the Wood-Cutter The Enchanted Head The Sister of the Sun The Prince and the Three Fates The Fox and the Lapp Kisa the Cat The Lion and the Cat Which was the Foolishest? Asmund and Signy Rübezahl Story of the King who would be Stronger than Fate Story of Wali Dâd the Simple-hearted Tale of a Tortoise and of a Mischievous Monkey The Knights of the Fish
- THE LOST MESSAGE - A Zulu Folk Tale with a Moral: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 010
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In issue 10 of the Baba Indaba children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the African story of The Lost Message. The King of the Insects sends a message to all the varieties of ants showing them how to work together in harmony. But the message is lost along the way with disastrous results. Read the story to find out what happened and what the consequences were. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". BUY ANY of the 460+ BABA INDABA CHILDREN’S STORIES by searching this site. 10% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - all places can be found using Google maps. In looking up these place names, using Google Maps, it is our hope that young people will click on the images and do further investigations about the people who live in these towns in order to gain an understanding of the many and varied cultures there are around the world. Through such an exercise, it is also our hope that young people will not only increase their knowledge of world geography but also increase their appreciation and tolerance of other peoples and cultures.
- ARA AND SEMIRAMIS - An Armenian Legend: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 20
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In issue 20 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Armenian tale of how Queen Semiramis desired King Ara for her consort. King Ara rebuffed all her advances. Filled with rage she attacked King Ara’s kingdom, with disastrous results. How disastrous you ask? Well, lets say things did not work out the way Queen Semiramis planned. Download and read this Armenian story for yourself. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - all places can be found using Google maps. In looking up these place names, using Google Maps, it is our hope that young people will click on the images and do further investigations about the people who live in these towns in order to gain an understanding of the many and varied cultures there are around the world. Through such an exercise, it is also our hope that young people will not only increase their knowledge of world geography but also increase their appreciation and tolerance of other peoples and cultures. 10% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES
- A DOZEN AT A BLOW - A European Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 044
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ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 44 In Issue 44 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the old European tale of the tailor who through guile and cunning eventually wins the hand of a Princess. How did he achieve the feats that enabled him to win? Well many things happened, some silly, some strange and some serious. To find the answers to these questions, and others you may have, you will have to download and read this story to find out! Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. BUY ANY 4 of the 375+ BABA INDABA CHILDREN’S STORIES FOR ONLY $1, 6 for $1.50, 8 for $2 etc. 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES
- TWO AMERICAN INDIAN LEGENDS - A Bashful Courtship plus Why the Birchtree Wears Slashes in it's Bark: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 031
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ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 31 In Issue 31 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the American Indian tale of how a pair of moccasins was used by a brave to woo a maiden. Did it work? Well you’ll just have to read the story to find out if it did. Also included is the legend of WHY THE BIRCH TREE WEARS SLASHES IN IT'S BARK. Once again, to find out why the American Indians believe this, you'll have to download and read this 2-for-1 booklet. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES 33% of the profit from the sale of this issue is donated to charity. Buy any 4 Baba Indaba Children’s Stories for just $4, 6 for $1.50, 8 for $2 etc.
- A LEGEND OF KNOCKMANY - A Celtic/Irish legend of Finn MacCumhail: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 65
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ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 65 In Issue 65 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Celtic/Irish Legend of Finn MacCumhail. Finn and his men are at the Giant’s Causeway trying to build a bridge from Ireland to Scotland. While they certainly tried, did they succeed? This is the story of what happened all those years ago…… Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. BUY ANY 4 BABA INDABA CHILDREN’S STORIES FOR ONLY $1, 6 for $1.50, 8 for $2 etc. 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES
- AN ARMENIAN STORY AND ARMENIAN POEM - Artashes And Satenik PLUS The Tears Of The Araxes: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 040
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In Issue 40 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Armenian legend of ARTASHES AND SATENIK and a well-known battle between the Alans and the Armenians which had an altogether more peaceful outcome. He also recites the Armenian poem, THE TEARS OF THE ARAXES, a famous poem about the Araxes river and how it weeps tears for the lost people of Armenia. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. BUY ANY 4 of the 375+ BABA INDABA CHILDREN’S STORIES FOR ONLY $1 or any 6 for $1.50, any 8 for $2 etc. 10% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities by the Publisher. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES
- AMEEN AND THE GHOUL - A Persian Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 15
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In issue 15 of the Baba Indaba children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the story of AMEEN AND THE GHOUL. Ameen is tired of his life of poverty and seemingly endless toil. With little or no reward. He knows of the Valley of the Angel of Death where few fear to tread, filled with Ghouls, Jinns, other evil spirits and …….treasure! With nothing to lose, Ameen sets off to pit his wits against the Ghouls and Jinns. Will Ameen be successful or will he pay the ultimate price for his foolishness? Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". This book also has a "Where in the World - Look it Up" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story, on map. HINT - use Google maps. BUY ANY 4 BABA INDABA CHILDREN’S STORIES FOR ONLY $1 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES
- THE GIRL FROM THE EARLY RACE WHO MADE THE STARS - An African Folk Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 16
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In issue 16 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the San Bushman tale of THE GIRL FROM THE EARLY RACE WHO MADE THE STARS. This story has echos of the Zulu story “The Stars and the Road of Stars” book 1 in the Baba Indaba Children’s Stories which tells of a maiden who created the stars and the Milky Way. But how did she do it? Did she use sand or something else? You will have to download and read the story to find out exactly how she achieved this amazing feat? That two races, separated by over 1,600 miles/2,700 km of African bush developed such similar folklore in a time when the only way of travel was by foot and communication by the spoken word, never ceases to amaze us. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". This book also has a "Where in the World - Look it Up" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story, on map. HINT - use Google maps. BUY ANY 4 BABA INDABA CHILDREN’S STORIES FOR ONLY $1 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES
- The Story of Tiki-Pu and Wio-Wani - A Chinese Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 035
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In Issue 35 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Chinese tale of “TIKI-PU AND WIO-WANI”. Tiki-Pu is a servant and general dogsbody in a prestigious Chinese art school. “Fetch this Tiki-Pu”, “Get that Tiki-Pun”, “Tiki-Pu where are my colours” and on it went, day after day, month after month, year after year. Not considered good enough to be an apprentice, he dreams that one day his work would hang alongside that of his master. And every day after the students go home, he practises and practises. But will his dreams ever become a reality? Well you're invited to download and read the story to find out if Tiki-Pu’s dreams become a reality. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES 10% of the profit from the sale of this issue is donated to charity.
- THE ELEPHANT GIRLIE FACE - A Buddhist Jataka Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 022
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In Issue 22 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Eastern Jataka (Buddhist) tale of how an elephant, named Girlie Face, overhears the conversation of two men who only have bad intentions in mind. Thinking this is how he is supposed to act he shocks his keepers until a wise man works out what the problem is. Look out for the moral of the tale. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. BUY ANY 4 BABA INDABA CHILDREN’S STORIES FOR ONLY $1 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES
- ANANSI AND THE LION - A West African Anansi Story: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 006
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ISBN: 9781910882085 ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 06 In issue 5 of the Baba Indaba children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the West African story of “Anansi And The Lion.” One day Anansi, the Trickster Spider, went to town and bought string, sacks, firkins[1] of fat and a very large frying pan. He then went to the beach and caught and fried lots of fish and put them into the sacks. [1] A Small cask used for liquids On his way home when he met Mr Lion, who had smelt the cooked fish. Hoping to get a free meal, Mr Lion greeted him warmly. After eating their fill, Anansi and Lion decided to play a game. But what was the game? Should Anansi trust Mr Lion to not eat him when he was tied up? Also, Anansi is known as the Trickster Spider, so could Mr Lion trust Anansi? Well, what happened next? Well you will have to download and read this story to find out what happened and if Anasi was dessert for greedy Mr Lion or if Anansi out-tricked the greedy lion? Baba Indaba is an old Zulu storyteller who collects and narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates into English as "Father of Stories". Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the location of the story. HINT - use Google maps. In looking up these place names, using Google Maps, that young people will be able to see images and read about other peoples and cultures from around the world. Through this, it is our hope that young people will not only increase their world geography but also increase their understanding and tolerance of other people and cultures. Buy any of the 460+ Baba Indaba Children’s Stories by searching for BABA INDABA in this store. ALSO INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES 10% of the sale price of this book will be donated to charities. KEYWORDS/TAGS: baba indaba, children's stories, folklore, fairy, tales, myths, legends, storyteller, bedtime story, moral stories, West Africa, Anansi, Lion, Trickster Spider, Aunt Nancy, , afraid, Anansi, balls of string, bay, beg, blow, bones, brother, bundle, callalou, called, catch, child, children, cord, dinner, eat, eat, Eel, empty, farther, fast, fat, firkins, fish, fly, forty-eleven, fried, frying pan, fun, gentleman, Good, Greedy, Green, half, half-a-dozen, Head-fish, home, kill, King, life, lighted, Lion, little, long, man, meddle, Miss, morning, mountains, Nancy, old, pan, porridge, pretty, ravenous, revenge, rogue, sacks, sands, sea, Shame, shore, slippery, spinach, string, strong, tied up, tight, town, travel, tree, trees, trickster, Trickster Spider, turn, water, Well, wood, wriggle
- The Star Maiden - A Native American Legend: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 18
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In issue 18 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the American Indian, Ojibway story about the maiden who came from the stars who after searching the land for a suitable home, chose to make her home amongst them. What happened after she landed on earth you ask? Well, you will just have to download this story to find out what happened? Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - all places can be found using Google maps. In looking up these place names, using Google Maps, it is our hope that young people will click on the images and do further investigations about the people who live in these towns in order to gain an understanding of the many and varied cultures there are around the world. Through such an exercise, it is also our hope that young people will not only increase their knowledge of world geography but also increase their appreciation and tolerance of other peoples and cultures. 10% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES
- TWO AESOPS FABLES - The Wolf and the Kid PLUS The Dog, The Cock and the Fox: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 026
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Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". In this 26th issue of the Baba Indaba’s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the Aesop’s Fable of “THE WOLF AND THE KID.” A herd of goats is called by to the farm by the shepherd at the end of a day spent grazing. Like most human children, a kid goat does pay heed to the call and carries on playing his games of make-believe. When he sees the herd in the distance, he decides it’s time to make haste and catch them up, only to be confronted by a big, bad wolf, who only has dinner on his mind. Download and read the fable of the Wolf and the Kid and find out if the goat was served up for dinner or was able to outfox the cunning wolf. Be sure to look out for the moral of the tale! A Dog and a Cock, who were the best of friends, wished very much to see something of the world. So they decided to leave the farmyard and to set out into the world along the road that led to the woods. The two comrades travelled along in the very best of spirits and without meeting any adventure to speak of. After taking overnight shelter in a tree, the forgets where he is and announces the dawn in usual style, only to alert the fox as to their whereabouts. Will the fox succeed in disabling the dog and having the cock for his dinner. Download and read this fable for yourself. Once again, be sure to look out for the moral of the story. Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. BUY ANY 4 BABA INDABA CHILDREN’S STORIES FOR ONLY $1 or 8 for $2 etc. 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES
- Why the Hare has a Split Nose - An Ancient Zulu Folk Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 02
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ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 02 In issue 2 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba tells the ancient African tale of How the Hare Came to Have a Slit Nose. The story also tells pf how the moon came to receive the scratches on her face. How did they get there you ask? Well you'll have to read the story to find out. Be sure to catch the moral of the tale at the end. Each issue also has a ""WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP"" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as ""Father of Stories""."
- THE PIXIE OF THE WELL - A Turkish Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 05
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ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 05 In issue 5 of the Baba Indaba children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Turkish story of a poor Woodcutter, tired of being poor goes off to seek his fame and fortune. Along the way he meets a Pixie in need whom he helps. In return she helps him find happiness, but does she help him find his fortune? You'll have to read the story to find out where our woodcutter and this story ends up.....? Each issue also has a ""WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP"" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as ""Father of Stories""."
- SALT - A Russian Baba Yaga Story: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 024
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In Issue 24 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Russian Baba Yaga tale of SALT and that of Ivan the Ninny. Ivan's father gave two great ships to Ivan's older brothers and a small, worn-out ship with patchwork sails to Ivan and sends them across to trade. But Ivan comes back with his ship laden with treasure and a Princess on his arm, while his brothers don't have much to show. How did Ivan do it? Well you'll have to read the story to find out! Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". This book also has a "Where in the World - Look it Up" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story, on map. HINT - use Google maps. BUY ANY 4 BABA INDABA CHILDREN’S STORIES FOR ONLY $1 or 8 for $2 etc. 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES
- The Soothsayer and the Hodja - A fairy tale from Persia: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 027
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In this 27th issue of the Baba Indaba’s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the ancient Persian tale of “The Soothsayer’s Wife and the Hodja”. The wife of a Jack-of-All-Trades wants to improve her life. She approaches the chief Soothsayer’s wife in the public baths who says she won’t talk to anyone who isn’t an important Soosthsayer like her husband. So the wife sets about transforming her husband into a soothsayer. Will the experiment end with success or a gnashing of teeth and shame? You’re invited to download and read this story to find what happened next………. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES BUY ANY 4 BABA INDABA CHILDREN’S STORIES FOR ONLY $1, 6 for $1.50 or 8 for $2 etc.
- JOURNEYS TO THE SKELETON HOUSE - Two variations on an American Indian Hopi legend: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 63
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ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 63 In Issue 63 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates two variations of the same story about a Hopi youth who was curious about the Skeleton House - where the dead Hopi were buried. He wondered if anyone lived there. Seeking an answer he began to fast and pray and after a few days received his answer. But what was the answer and what did he do next…? Well you’ll have to download and read the stories to find out what it was. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. BUY ANY 4 BABA INDABA CHILDREN’S STORIES FOR ONLY $1 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES
- THE STORY OF AHUULA - A Polynesian tale from Hawaii: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 82
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ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 82 In Issue 82 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the tale of how the first feather cloak came to be created. Eleio was a kukini, or runner, in the service of Kakaalaneo, King of Maui. On one of his journeys he comes across a spirit in the form of a beautiful women. She gives him instructions and directs him to a house. Well, what happened next? Well, you’ll just have to download and read the story to find out. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story, on map. HINT - use Google maps. BUY ANY 4 BABA INDABA CHILDREN'S STORIES FOR ONLY US$1 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO 8 FREE STORIES TO DOWNLOADS
- ZLATOVLASKA THE GOLDEN-HAIRED - A Slovak Folk Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 74
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ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 74 In Issue 74 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Slovak tale of Zlatovlaska the Golden-Haired, also known as “Yirik And The Snake.” A cook disobeys his king and tastes a meal to a magic recipe and learns the speech of animals. His animal speaking triggers adventure after adventure, and the empathy he feels and shows to the animals secures his ultimate success. How did his ability to speak “Animal” help him and what did his ultimate success look like. Well, you’ll have to download and read the story to find out what happened. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. BUY ANY 4 BABA INDABA CHILDREN’S STORIES FOR ONLY $1, 6 for $1.50, 8 for $2 etc. 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES
- TWO AMERICAN HOPI LEGENDS - A Bet Between The Coyoko And The Fox PLUS The Huruing Wuthi And The Sun - Baba Indaba Stories: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 32
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ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 32 – Now includes EXTRA FREE Hopi legend for FREE In Issue 32 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the American Indian Hopi legend of the Kachina and the Coyote. Just before dawn one day, the Kachina and Coyote meet on the rim of the mesa. The Kachina bets the Coyote he can’t sing a certain song before the sun rises. Payment for the loser is extreme. So who won the bet? Well you’ll just have to download and read the story to find out. Look out for the moral in the story. The FREE ADDITIONAL story is about “HURUING WUTHI AND THE SUN” – a Hopi creation legend. Huruing Wuthi, also known as Old Spider Woman, and the Sun get together to bring form to the planet. Once done they see it is in need of animals and people. This legend tells how they go about doing this. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES 33% of the profit from the sale of this issue is donated to charity. Buy any 4 Baba Indaba Children’s Stories for just $4, 6 for $1.50, 8 for $2 etc.
- THE STORY ABOUT A BEAUTIFUL MAIDEN - A West African Hausa Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 19
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In issue 19 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the West African, Hausa folktale about how a chameleon used his brains and outwitted the Hartebeest and other animals to win the hand of the most beautiful maiden in the land. This is in effect the African version of the Tortoise and the Hare. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - all places can be found using Google maps. In looking up these place names, using Google Maps, it is our hope that young people will click on the images and do further investigations about the people who live in these towns in order to gain an understanding of the many and varied cultures there are around the world. Through such an exercise, it is also our hope that young people will not only increase their knowledge of world geography but also increase their appreciation and tolerance of other peoples and cultures. 10% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES
- A VISITOR FROM PARADISE - An English Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 96
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ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 96 In Issue 96 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the old English fairy tale about a Visitor From Paradise. A tramp stops by a farm-house and asks the kindly farmer’s wife for a drink of water, which the good wife gets for him. They get to talking about and she finds out the farmer claims to come from Paradise. The tramp gives her instructions on how to get there – and that’s when things start to happen. Download and read this story to find out what happened next. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story, on map. HINT - use Google maps. BUY ANY 4 BABA INDABA CHILDREN'S STORIES FOR ONLY $1 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO 8 FREE STORIES TO DOWNLOADS
- THE HORSE AND THE TURTLE - A Jamaican Anansi Story: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 61
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ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 61 In Issue 61 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Jamaican Anansi tale of The Horse and the Turtle – in effect the Jamaican version of the Hare and the Tortoise but told with a Jamaican twist. What happened you ask…? To find the answers to this questions, and others you may have, you will have to download and read this story to find out! In typical Jamaican style this version comes with a song and sheet music. Oh – and remember to tell the story with a Jamaican accent! Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. BUY ANY 4 BABA INDABA CHILDREN’S STORIES FOR ONLY $1 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES
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