Crocodile and Hen: A Bakongo Folktale
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
No. of pages 48
Published: 2001
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In "Crocodile and Hen: A Bakongo Folktale," Doug Cushman brings to life a charming story rooted in African folklore. The tale revolves around the unique friendship between a crocodile and a hen, highlighting themes of cooperation and cleverness. When Crocodile’s luxurious lifestyle provokes jealousy and misunderstandings, Hen uses her wits to show that appearances can be deceptive and that true friendship transcends differences. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, this folktale teaches important lessons about kindness, loyalty, and overcoming obstacles together, making it an enchanting read for children and families alike. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: I Can Read, I Can Read-Level 1 .
This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by HarperCollins .
Doug Cushman has illustrated over 100 books for children. He enjoys traveling and divides his time between Northern California and Paris, France. Visit him online at www. doug-cushman. com.
This book is in the following series:
I Can Read
I Can Read is a widely recognized premier beginning reader series. The books are organized into 6 color-coded levels. The series includes hundreds of titles featuring award-winning authors and illustrators, and the most beloved character friends in the history of children's literature.
