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Tutti vogliono disfarsi di Norman, ma lui è più furbo e continua a tornare. Norman è un ragazzino terribile, conosciuto ovunque per il suo strano comportamento. I poveri genitori decidono di sbarazzarsi di lui e così lo portano via dalla città, abbandonandolo su un treno in corsa.

Fifteen memorable stories for children and adults, retold from the folktales of Africa. Rotimi Ogunjobi, storyteller and folklorist, is the author of more than 20 books. His writings have been published in several countries and in more than 20 languages.

Norman - a dreadful kid, feared all over for his odd behavior. His sad parents decide to get rid of him and so they take him away from Tillyard Town and abandon him far away on a moving train. Norman is found by three crooks who think to exchange the missing kid for money from his parents, but they are disappointed. Frustrated and afraid of Norman, they decide to run away from the troublesome kid, but Norman is smarter than everyone ever thought.

Sei uomini ciechi vanno allo zoo per scoprire com`è fatto un elefante, ma non riescono a mettersi d`accordo tra loro per quanto riguarda la sua descrizione. Il pigro e maldestro Soulé alla fine diventa ricco quando un uomo facoltoso lo ricompensa per la sua stupidaggine.

Seis ciegos van al zoológico a descubrir como luce un elefante. Sin embargo, no consiguen ponerse de acuerdo ya que todos lo describen de forma distinta. El flojo y torpe Soulé se vuelve rico cuando un millonario lo premia por su idiotez.

ذهب ستة رجال مكفوفين إلى حديقة الحيوانات لمعرفة شكل الفيل ، لكنهم غير قادرين على الاتفاق مع بعضهم البعض حول وصف الفيل. يصبح سولي الكسول والأخرق ثريًا في النهاية عندما يكافئه الرجل الثري على حماقته،

La piccola Minnie Makerpiece voleva vincere un viaggio a Disneyland raccontando la storia più lunga, così andò a parlare con il nonno Makepiece.

Freddie la volpe non voleva diventare la cena del leone e perciò prepara un piano intelligente.

Leopard diventa amico di un animale scaltro chiamato Scalliwaty che divora tutti i cuccioli del Leopardo. Il Leopardo fa molti tentativi per intrappolare Scalliwatty, senza fortuna.

It is the desire of every rational person to achieve measurable success in their occupation. However, most persons pass through life unhappy with most aspects of their lives. We crave a good life but rarely carry our aspirations beyond the belief it could be achieved through hard work, often in the wrong professions. We regularly work at tasks for which we are not suited and regrettably end up with a poor imitation of what we imagine success to be.

A collection of fictional short stories for children set in a place called Tambolo Town. Tales for education and entertainment.

At its core, African folklore embodies the soul of the continent, reflecting its diverse peoples, landscapes, and histories. This book delves into the rich landscape of African folklore, exploring its diverse cultures, traditions, and storytelling techniques. Through a combination of historical context and literary analysis, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the significance of folktales in African societies and learn how to effectively engage in the art of storytelling for both pleasure and profit.