The Baobab Tree
By Louie Stowell
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Synopsis
In this captivating retelling of a classic African folktale, the gods create a talking baobab tree. However, the tree's incessant chatter soon becomes unbearable. To silence it, the gods turn the tree upside down, burying its head in the earth. This delightful story explains the unique appearance of the baobab tree and imparts a valuable lesson about the importance of listening and humility.
About the author
Louie Stowell is a UK author who loves writing funny stories full of magic and adventure. She is best known for the 'Loki: A Bad God’s Guide' series, where the Norse god Loki finds himself living as a child on Earth. Louie enjoys sharing her love of reading and imagination with young readers everywhere.
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Early Reader (5-8)
Published
2009
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