Tricky Tortoise

The first time Hare and Tortoise had a race, Hare stopped and slept while Tortoise kept plodding along to win. Hare was cross that he lost the race, so he wanted to race against Tortoise again. Who do you think won this time?

Tortoise outsmarts Elephant by proving he can jump right over the elephant's "tiny and stupid" head.

Tortoise outsmarts Elephant by proving he can jump right over the elephant's "tiny and stupid" head. Suggested level: junior.

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Started as tape-recorded tales from all over Nigeria, which were then translated into English, so that values, folklore, tales and cultural heritage might be preserved and passed on to children.

Presents eighteen traditional tales from West Africa, including "The Tortoise and the Leopard, " "The Story of Muhammadu, " and "The Magic Crocodile."