AFRICAN STORIES ABOUT THE TORTOISE
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This is a collection of short stories about the tortoise who displays his wit, charm, and uniqueness, just as people do. The tortoise in each story has a lesson to teach us. Try to find your own lesson as you read. The stories are suitable for young children, parents, and caregivers of young children. Even though the stories are fables, they help to teach morals. The morals help to show individual qualities and characteristics that humans have. Reading these stories is an excellent way to expose children to the joys and benefits of reading. In the story with the hare, the tortoise won a race against the hare, even though the hare is known to be faster than the tortoise. Read to find out how the tortoise was able to do this. "The tortoise was not happy to be told over and over again that he couldn't outrun the hare."
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The stories in this book are a collection of animal stories about people. They focus on the tortoise who is a small, but a smart animal who has to prove himself to other animals who are bigger and more powrful than he. But, the tortoise is also very cunning. Some of the stories explain how the tortoise uses his wit to perform extraordinary acts, and overcome obstacles, even though he is small, and walks very slowly. The tortoise is constantly being tested by people and other animals who want to prove him to be worthless. In "The Tortoise and the Hare:" "The race started and the hare ran like the wind, leaving the tortoise behind." Each of us is unique, and we have our individual talents, just like animals. The tortoise is constantly in competition with other animals who try to discredit him. So, the tortoise always has to prove his worth. But, his actions speak louder than the words of his haters. Take examples from the tortoise, and use your strengths and skills to do well. Copy the good traits that the tortoise exhibits, and show others that you are worthy and can do anything if you put your mind to it. We are not all the same size, and we don't all look alike; but we are all talented in different ways that show our unique intelligences. Some of us are artistic, some of us are atheletic, and the list goes on. Read the stories to learn how you can prove your worth. Also, learn about how people live in another culture, and learn to appreciate their lifestyle.
About the Author
Ernest and Madge Ikpe are married, and live in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York. Ernest was born and raised in Nigeria in Africa, where parents in his Village entertain their children by telling them stories in the family compound, especially at nights before bedtime, under the light of a full moon. He holds an MBA Degree, and he is actively employed with the City of New York as a Contract Specialist. He enjoys writing, and he occasionally prepares and delivers messages, as a lay speaker in his Church. He and his wife enjoy traveling together. Madge is a retired educator for the New York City Public Schools where she taught English, and she was also was a mentor to new teachers. She holds an MSc Degree in Reading (Reading Clinician) from Adelphi University in Nassau County, Long Island, New York. She lived In Nigeria for many years, after her husband returned home. In Nigeria, she taught English at the High School Level as Head of the English Department, and also at one of Nigeria's Colleges of Technology, to students of Business Studies. Madge enjoys writing, as well as listening to classical music, playing her piano and recorder, and writing calligraphy.