Only One Cowry: A Dahomean Tale
of Phillis Gershator, David Soman (Illustrator)
Description
Dada Segbo, the first king of Dahomey, wants a bride. He can afford the finest gifts to bestow upon her family, but he prefers not to part with any of his wealth. So he offers only one cowry shell. How can he find a worthy bride for such a pittance?"I will find the king a wife for only one cowry", promises Yo, a smart young fellow. And, trade by trade, he does. But Yo isn't the only clever bargainer in the kingdom.Freely based on African folklore and vibrantly illustrated, this witty cumulative tale features an appealing pair of perfectly matched deal makers.
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Book Details
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32 pages
- Publisher Orchard Books (NY)
- Publication Date September 1st 2000
- First Publication Not informed
- Language English
- ISBN 9780531332887
- Edition Not informed
- Category Other
- Scenario ['Benin', 'West Africa', 'Dahomey']
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