# African and Caribbean Folktales, Myths and Legends

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- Book: [African and Caribbean Folktales, Myths and Legends](https://www.bookquiver.com/wendy-shearer/african-and-caribbean-folktales-myths-and-legends) ([African and Caribbean Folktales, Myths and Legends.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/wendy-shearer/african-and-caribbean-folktales-myths-and-legends.md))
- Authors: [Wendy Shearer](https://www.bookquiver.com/wendy-shearer)
- Publisher: Scholastic
- ISBN: 978-07-0230-691-4
- Pages: 304
- Published: 2021-09-02
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

Enjoy a rich collection of folktales, myths and legends from all over Africa and the Caribbean, re-told for young readers. From the trickster tales of Anansi the spider, to the story of how the leopard got his spots; from the tale of the king who wanted to touch the moon, to Aunt Misery's magical starfruit tree. This book includes traditional favourites and classic folktales and mythology.