Measuring Time

Written by Prudence Chauke | May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Measuring Time by Helon Habila is a novel about LaMamo and Mamo, twin brothers whose mother died in childbirth. After their mother’s death, the boys are raised by their aunt and their heartless father. The brothers separate when LaMamo runs away to become a solider in a West African civil war and Mamo stays home, too sickened by sickle cell anemia to join his brother. The brothers stay in touch through LaMamo’s letters from the warfront as Mamo goes on to become a brilliant student, defying expectations that he would not live long. » Read more…

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African Folktalkes for the Entire Family

Written by Nene Williams | April 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Kiddie Folk Tales by Anita N. Eboka is a unique book with two stories that kids of all ages will love. The stories teach about staying focused and about team spirit, lessons that we can all use. The story The Ant Squad is about an ant named Tito who loves to go to school and is a straight ‘A’ student. Sometimes it seems to his friends that he takes school too seriously and might come across as quite boring. Tito’s friends love to play and have fun round the clock but Tito thinks differently. Find out how he succeeds in motivating his friends to stay focused, and the big reward that follows.

The King Finger is an exciting story about the five fingers that will delight children of all ages. The fingers want to have a King, and each finger thinks he should rule. A big fight breaks out and they stop playing together and talking to each other. Realizing that the conflict is not good for any of them, the fingers decided to work together to resolve their problems. The story teaches important lessons about cooperation as Peter Pointer, Patrick Pinky and Tommy Thumb each make their case for why they should be King. » Read more…

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