Pass down the powerful teachings of African oral tradition by adding this luxe illustrated volume of over 50 cultural folktales to your home library.In this captivating collection of folklore from African culture, discover the stories that have been passed down through generations and continue to teach valuable lessons today through their vibrant, illustrative language. With over 50 folktales, Roots and Legends celebrates the richness of African customs and life, and champions the importance of oral tradition, a practice that rose up through the dark times of slavery and oppression.Thoughtfully curated and richly illustrated, Roots and Legends features the wonder and educational lessons of cultural stories and figures such as: Why Spiders Are Always Found in the Corners of Ceilings How the Tortoise Got Its Shell Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky How Mr. Lion Lost His Wool Brother Bear’s Big House Brer Rabbit and the Gold Mine Morning Sunrise Diddy-Wah-Diddy Uncle Mond