The Princess and The Crab
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The magical images in " The African Princess and the Crab" relate the story of Zakiya who cries by the river because her father the King will not let her play. She enlists the aid of a magical crab who takes the form of man in order to make her father see his error through the tale of a mean King. This effective portrayal of the intensity of Zakiya's emotions, first in her tears, and then in her joy. The Crab ask Zakiya for a favor in return for his help.
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About the Book
This mystical story of an African Princess who cries by the river because her father the King won't let her play. She enlists the aid of a magical Crab who takes the form of a man in order to make the King see his error through the tale of a mean King. This story also contains activities which will keep your child intrigued and engaged.
About the Author
Pauline Simpson Narine was born in Jamaica West Indies and immigrated to the US at age 12. She grew up in Boston Massachusetts where she attended Northeastern University and Suffolk University and holds business degrees in Banking & Finance. She lives in Los Angeles CA and works as an Accountant. She loves to write and has a creative and fun imagination. She published her first children story in 1994. and is also in the process of publishing her second book which is entitled "Ted the flying fish".