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Why the Sky Is Far Away: A Nigerian Folktale

Why the Sky Is Far Away: A Nigerian Folktale - Paperback

by Mary-Joan Gerson
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Availability:In StockContributor:Mary-Joan Gerson, Carla Golembe (Illustrator)Audience:Ages 4-8Publish date:1995-04-01Pages:32
Language:EnglishPublisher:Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersISBN-13:9780316308748ISBN-10:316308749UPC:9780316308748Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Fairy Tales & Folklore, Science & NatureBook Topic:Country & CulturalSize:9.20 x 8.92 x 0.11 inchesWeight:0.3307Product ID:SCJKT9S7BM
This Nigerian folktale, with colorful illustrations by an award-winning artist, conveys a timely environmental message about waste and greed.

The sky was once so close to the Earth that people pulled down parts of it to eat. They never had to grow crops or cook--whenever they were hungry, they could just reach up and take a piece of sky. It sometimes tasted like stew, sometimes like corn...and it was always delicious! But people became greedy and took more than they needed, throwing the leftovers away. The sky soon became angry and decided to teach the humans a lesson by moving far away, and it remains there to this day.

This picture book based on a 500-year-old Nigerian folktale features bright, dynamic illustrations by an an award-winning artist and a powerful environmental message as relevant today as it was five centuries ago.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersISBN-13:9780316308748ISBN-10:316308749UPC:9780316308748Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Fairy Tales & Folklore, Science & NatureBook Topic:Country & CulturalSize:9.20 x 8.92 x 0.11 inchesWeight:0.3307Product ID:SCJKT9S7BM
Mary-Joan Gerson has written five books for children. She was inspired to write this story after spending time in Nigeria with the Peace Corps. Mary travels extensively to explore different cultures and discover new ways to see the world, and enjoys sharing that experience with children and adults through her books.

Carla Golembe is an award-winning illustrator, artist, author, and teacher. Her artwork, in a wide range of mediums including acrylic on paper and canvas, gouache, and monotype, has been featured at galleries across the country.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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Mary-Joan Gerson, Carla Golembe (Illustrator)

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Mary-Joan Gerson

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