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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.
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.
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