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THE PIXIE OF THE WELL - A Turkish Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 05
An INTRODUCTION to BABA INDABA: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 00
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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Baba Indaba Children's Stories Series

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ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 107
In issue 107 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the German folk tale of Mother Holle. A widow has a daughter and step-daughter. The step daughter is made to work hard, cleaning and carrying while the other daughter did very little. One day the step-daughter dropped a spindle into the creek and jumped in after it – and was transported to a magical world...…… Download and read this story to find out the adventures the step-daughter had after she tried to rescue her lost spindle.

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.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateApr 18, 2017
THE PIXIE OF THE WELL - A Turkish Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 05
An INTRODUCTION to BABA INDABA: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 00
THE GIRL FROM THE EARLY RACE WHO MADE THE STARS - An African Folk Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 16

Titles in the series (100)

  • 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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    THE GIRL FROM THE EARLY RACE WHO MADE THE STARS - An African Folk Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 16
    THE GIRL FROM THE EARLY RACE WHO MADE THE STARS - An African Folk Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 16

    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 PIXIE OF THE WELL - A Turkish Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 05

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    THE PIXIE OF THE WELL - A Turkish Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 05
    THE PIXIE OF THE WELL - A Turkish Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 05

    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""."

  • An INTRODUCTION to BABA INDABA: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 00

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    An INTRODUCTION to BABA INDABA: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 00
    An INTRODUCTION to BABA INDABA: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 00

    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.

  • THE TORTOISE AND THE DUCKS - An Aesop's Fable: A Baba Indaba Children's Story Issue 08

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    THE TORTOISE AND THE DUCKS - An Aesop's Fable: A Baba Indaba Children's Story Issue 08
    THE TORTOISE AND THE DUCKS - An Aesop's Fable: A Baba Indaba Children's Story Issue 08

    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.  

  • CONKIAJGHARUNA - A Fairy Tale from Georgia: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 014

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    CONKIAJGHARUNA - A Fairy Tale from Georgia: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 014
    CONKIAJGHARUNA - A Fairy Tale from Georgia: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 014

    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

  • THE BROWN FAIRY BOOK - 32 Illustrated Folk and Fairy Tales

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    THE BROWN FAIRY BOOK - 32 Illustrated Folk and Fairy Tales
    THE BROWN FAIRY BOOK - 32 Illustrated Folk and Fairy Tales

    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

  • Why the Hare has a Split Nose - An Ancient Zulu Folk Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 02

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    Why the Hare has a Split Nose - An Ancient Zulu Folk Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 02
    Why the Hare has a Split Nose - An Ancient Zulu Folk Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 02

    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""."

  • A GOOD ACTION - A Celtic Legend of the Dagda: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 57

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    A GOOD ACTION - A Celtic Legend of the Dagda: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 57
    A GOOD ACTION - A Celtic Legend of the Dagda: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 57

    ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 57 In Issue 57 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Celtic legend of A Good Action. The Dagda sat with his back to an oak tree. He looked like a workman, and his hands were as hard as the hands of a mason, but his hair was braided like the hair of a king. He had on a green cloak with nine capes, and along the border of every cape there was a running pattern embroidered in gold and silver and purple thread. Opposite the Dagda sat his son, Angus Og, with his hands clasped about his knees. He was in rags, and his hair was matted like the hair of a beggar: a bramble had scratched his nose, but his eyes were smiling…..and so begins the legend of the Dagda and the Great Harp. 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. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.  

  • TOM TIT TOT - An Old English Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 118

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    TOM TIT TOT - An Old English Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 118
    TOM TIT TOT - An Old English Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 118

    ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 118 In issue 118 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the old English fairy tale of Tom Tit Tot who helps a young girl with an almost impossible task. But he sets one condition which she agrees to....…… Download and read this story to find out just what the condition was and how it affects the girl later in her life. 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. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES

  • THE LOST MESSAGE - A Zulu Folk Tale with a Moral: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 010

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    THE LOST MESSAGE - A Zulu Folk Tale with a Moral: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 010
    THE LOST MESSAGE - A Zulu Folk Tale with a Moral: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 010

    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.

  • MISS SALT, MISS PEPPER, THE SAUCES AND THE ONION LEAVES - A West African Folk Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 025

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    MISS SALT, MISS PEPPER, THE SAUCES AND THE ONION LEAVES - A West African Folk Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 025
    MISS SALT, MISS PEPPER, THE SAUCES AND THE ONION LEAVES - A West African Folk Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 025

    In Issue 25 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the West African folktale about Miss Salt and Miss Pepper and their friends the Sauces and the Onion Leaves. They hear of a handsome youth and go off to see if they can win his attention. On the way poor little Onion Leaves is mocked and asked to walk elsewhere because she smells so much. Walking by herself Onion Leaves helps an old lady whom the others ignored – with surprising results. 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". 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

  • SALT - A Russian Baba Yaga Story: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 024

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    SALT - A Russian Baba Yaga Story: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 024
    SALT - A Russian Baba Yaga Story: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 024

    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 STORY ABOUT A BEAUTIFUL MAIDEN - A West African Hausa Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 19

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    THE STORY ABOUT A BEAUTIFUL MAIDEN - A West African Hausa Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 19
    THE STORY ABOUT A BEAUTIFUL MAIDEN - A West African Hausa Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 19

    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

  • The Star Maiden - A Native American Legend: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 18

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    The Star Maiden - A Native American Legend: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 18
    The Star Maiden - A Native American Legend: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 18

    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

  • AMEEN AND THE GHOUL - A Persian Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 15

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    AMEEN AND THE GHOUL - A Persian Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 15
    AMEEN AND THE GHOUL - A Persian Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 15

    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 STORY OF BOSTANAI - A Persian/Jewish Folk Tale with a Moral: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 17

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    THE STORY OF BOSTANAI - A Persian/Jewish Folk Tale with a Moral: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 17
    THE STORY OF BOSTANAI - A Persian/Jewish Folk Tale with a Moral: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 17

    ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 017 In issue 17 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Jewish/Persian tale of BOSTANAI - a story about the Jewish people during their captivity/exile in Babylon and how a cruel monarch was taught a lesson by a boy. 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. 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

  • THE WATCHMAKER - An Eastern European folktale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 04

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    THE WATCHMAKER - An Eastern European folktale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 04
    THE WATCHMAKER - An Eastern European folktale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 04

    "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""."

  • 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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    TWO AMERICAN INDIAN LEGENDS - A Bashful Courtship plus Why the Birchtree Wears Slashes in it's Bark: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 031
    TWO AMERICAN INDIAN LEGENDS - A Bashful Courtship plus Why the Birchtree Wears Slashes in it's Bark: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 031

    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.

  • ANANSI AND THE LION - A West African Anansi Story: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 006

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    ANANSI AND THE LION - A West African Anansi Story: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 006
    ANANSI AND THE LION - A West African Anansi Story: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 006

    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  

  • A POTTLE O' BRAINS - An Old English Folk Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 75

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    A POTTLE O' BRAINS - An Old English Folk Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 75
    A POTTLE O' BRAINS - An Old English Folk Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 75

    ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 75 In Issue 75 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the old English tale “A Pottle o’ Brains” – a story about a fool who was forever getting into scrapes through his foolishness, and being laughed at by everyone. Folks told him that he could get everything he liked from the wise woman that lived on the top o' the hill, and dealt in potions and herbs and spells and things. And so he goes off to buy a pottle of brains…….. Did he manage to buy a new brain and if he did, did they work? 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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    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
    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

    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 ELEPHANT GIRLIE FACE - A Buddhist Jataka Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 022

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    THE ELEPHANT GIRLIE FACE - A Buddhist Jataka Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 022
    THE ELEPHANT GIRLIE FACE - A Buddhist Jataka Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 022

    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  

  • ARA AND SEMIRAMIS - An Armenian Legend: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 20

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    ARA AND SEMIRAMIS - An Armenian Legend: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 20
    ARA AND SEMIRAMIS - An Armenian Legend: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 20

    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

  • DAME PRIDGETT AND THE FAIRIES - An English Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 93

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    DAME PRIDGETT AND THE FAIRIES - An English Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 93
    DAME PRIDGETT AND THE FAIRIES - An English Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 93

    ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 93 In Issue 93 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the English Fairy Tale of Dame Pridgett who is a fat, comfortable, good-natured old body, whose business in life was to go about nursing sick folk and making them well again. One day she was sitting by her window, rocking herself and resting after a hard week of nursing and there she saw a queer-looking little man come riding along the road on a great fiery, prancing black horse. He rode up to her door and knocked without getting off his horse, and when Dame Pridgett opened the door he looked down at her with such queer pale eyes he almost frightened her. “Are you Dame Pridgett?” he asked. “I am,” answered the dame. “And do you go about nursing sick people?” “Yes, that is my business.” “Then you are the one I want. My wife is ill, and I am seeking someone to nurse her.” And that was just the beginning of the story. Download and read this story to find out what happened to Dame Pridgett 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 MASTER AND HIS PUPIL - A Danish Children’s Story: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 105

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    THE MASTER AND HIS PUPIL - A Danish Children’s Story: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 105
    THE MASTER AND HIS PUPIL - A Danish Children’s Story: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 105

    ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 105 In issue 105 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates A Danish children's tale of THE MASTER AND HIS PUPIL. An old wizard takes on an apprentice and over time the apprentice learns all the knowledge necessary to apply his trade. But having knowledge is but one thing. Knowing how to use it, and use it responsibly is another. .…… Download and read this story to find out what happened to the Master and his apprentice. 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.

  • A MOUTHFUL OF SILENCE - An English Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 033

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    A MOUTHFUL OF SILENCE - An English Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 033
    A MOUTHFUL OF SILENCE - An English Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 033

    In Issue 33 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the old English tale of “A MOUTHFUL OF SILENCE”, a story about old Toonie whose greatest wish before he died was to see a fairy. It was well known that in order to see a fairy three things are needed—a handful of courage, a mouthful of silence, and a capful of moonshine. Even though the fairies are wonderful and magical creatures, they are also very private beings and don’t take kindly to mortals disturbing them. But will old Toonie’s wish ever be granted….? You’re invited to download and read the story to find what happened to Old Toonie. 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.

  • 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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    TWO AESOPS FABLES - The Wolf and the Kid PLUS The Dog, The Cock and the Fox: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 026
    TWO AESOPS FABLES - The Wolf and the Kid PLUS The Dog, The Cock and the Fox: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 026

    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

  • 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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    AN ARMENIAN STORY AND ARMENIAN POEM - Artashes And Satenik PLUS The Tears Of The Araxes: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 040
    AN ARMENIAN STORY AND ARMENIAN POEM - Artashes And Satenik PLUS The Tears Of The Araxes: Baba Indaba Childrens Stories Issue 040

    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  

  • BABA YAGA AND THE LITTLE GIRL WITH THE KIND HEART - A Russian Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 85

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    BABA YAGA AND THE LITTLE GIRL WITH THE KIND HEART - A Russian Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 85
    BABA YAGA AND THE LITTLE GIRL WITH THE KIND HEART - A Russian Fairy Tale: Baba Indaba Children's Stories - Issue 85

    ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 85 In Issue 85 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Russian tale of “Baba Yaga and the Girl with a Kind Heart”. A while after the death of his wife, a poor peasant farmer decides to marry again, if only to give his daughter a mother. This he does but when he is out working in the fields and in the forest, all is not well at home. What is wrong at home you ask? Download and read the story to find out just what was going on when the farmer’s back was turned.   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

  • A LEGEND OF KNOCKMANY - A Celtic/Irish legend of Finn MacCumhail: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 65

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    A LEGEND OF KNOCKMANY - A Celtic/Irish legend of Finn MacCumhail: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 65
    A LEGEND OF KNOCKMANY - A Celtic/Irish legend of Finn MacCumhail: Baba Indaba Children's Stories Issue 65

    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

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