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A long time ago -- a very long time ago -- thunder and lightning didn't live in the sky. Uh-uh! They lived right in a village on the west coast of Alkebulan -- called Africa today. Thunder was a mother sheep and Lightning was her son. But Thunder and Lightning no longer live on the west coast of Africa -- or in any village, for that matter. Where they live now and how that came to be is what this story is all about, told in Ashley Bryan's rhythmic prose and vibrant, colorful illustrations.
Age Range: 4 - 8 years
Lexile Measure: 470L (What's this?)
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Aladdin (January 1, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0689824505
ISBN-13: 978-0689824500
Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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The book came quickly and in very good condition. I ordered it for a colleague, so I didn't have a chance to read it myself. She was very pleased as she needed it to go along with her common core curriculum. We were both very pleased with the purchase.
The vividly colored illustrations add to the enchantment of this tale adapted from Southern Nigeria about Ma Sheep Thunder and her Son Ram Lightning. The words loll along in a rhythm that will remind the reader of a storytelling festival held beneath the stars around a tribal fire. Not only does the folk tale explain why thunder and lightning occurs, the moral of the story will remind children of the importance of listening to and obeying their parents.
We are doing a unit on multiculturalism and found this tale a perfect compliment. Students enjoyed the tale, and I have another great book to add to my growing collection of multicultural folktales.
This will be an wonderful addition to my Wicked Weather Unit. I love to add folktales into every unit. This book arrived in excellent condition.
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