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How Night Came A Folk Tale from the Amazon

By Joanna Troughton

Adjectives

captivating enchanting vivid

Genres

Fairy Tales

Synopsis

In the Amazon rainforest, the world is bathed in endless daylight because the Great Snake keeps night locked away. When his daughter falls ill from lack of sleep, he entrusts three men to deliver night to her, warning them not to open the container. Overcome by curiosity, they release night prematurely, unleashing darkness and the creatures of the night into the world. This captivating tale explains how night came to be.

About the author

Joanna Troughton is a talented author and illustrator who loves sharing stories from around the world. She is well known for her beautifully illustrated books, including 'How Rabbit Stole the Fire'. Joanna enjoys exploring traditional tales and making them fun and exciting for children to read and enjoy.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

1998

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