Tales of East Africa: Folktales from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania

I thought I was tired of reading folk tales. Turned out I was just tired of reading European folk tales.

These were all so fun and interesting. There was one story that I knew previously, but I can’t remember where I heard it. All the rest were new to me and I had a great time reading this book.

Stories culled from various collections that are in the public domain, arranged and illustrated in a very appealing storybook. I could not stop myself from devouring the tales in just one afternoon. Especially the story that resembled a longer and richer Puss 'n' Boots; that alone was worth it. Okubo and I must have similar taste as I enjoyed almost all that she selected.

What a charming compilation. The illustrations are beautifully rendered and the tales vary in theme, whether of tricksters, justice, or origin. I will draw from this collection if I teach World Mythology again.