The Baboons Who Went This Way And That: Folktales From Africa

From the bestselling author ofThe No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. A man with a tree growing out of his head. A woman with children made of wax. A bird that can be milked. "This is a gem of a book. McCall Smith is a master storyteller who knows how to capture an audience, and each tale sparkles with magic. He uses easy-on-the-ear language, ideal both for reading aloud and for read-alone juniors. " Junior Education. "He has written [the stories] down in such a way as to preserve their subtle simplicity while beckoning a new audience of all ages. Children and older readers will be both chilled and moved. " Books for Keeps.