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Abstract: In issue 16 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the San Bushman tale of THE GIRL FROM THE EARLY RACE WHO MADE THE STARS. This story has echos of the Zulu story "The Stars and the Road of Stars" book 1 in the Baba Indaba Children's Stories which tells of a maiden who created the stars and the Milky Way. But how did she do it? Did she use sand or something else? You will have to download and read the story to find out exactly how she achieved this amazing feat?That two races, separated by over 1,600 miles/2,700 km of African bush developed such similar folklore in a time when the only way of travel was by foot and communication by the spoken word, never ceases to amaze us.Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".This book also has a "Where in the World - Look it Up" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story, on map. HINT - use Google maps.BUY ANY 4 BABA INDABA CHILDREN'S STORIES FOR ONLY $133% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES

Abstract: ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 017In issue 17 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Jewish/Persian tale of BOSTANAI - a story about the Jewish people during their captivity/exile in Babylon and how a cruel monarch was taught a lesson by a boy.Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".This book also has a "Where in the World - Look it Up" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story, on map. HINT - use Google maps.Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - all places can be found using Google maps.In looking up these place names, using Google Maps, it is our hope that young people will click on the images and do further investigations about the people who live in these towns in order to gain an understanding of the many and varied cultures there are around the world. Through such an exercise, it is also our hope that young people will not only increase their knowledge of world geography but also increase their appreciation and tolerance of other peoples and cultures.10% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES

Abstract: Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".In this 26th issue of the Baba Indaba's Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the Aesop's Fable of "THE WOLF AND THE KID."A herd of goats is called by to the farm by the shepherd at the end of a day spent grazing. Like most human children, a kid goat does pay heed to the call and carries on playing his games of make-believe. When he sees the herd in the distance, he decides it's time to make haste and catch them up, only to be confronted by a big, bad wolf, who only has dinner on his mind.Download and read the fable of the Wolf and the Kid and find out if the goat was served up for dinner or was able to outfox the cunning wolf. Be sure  to look out for the moral of the tale!A Dog and a Cock, who were the best of friends, wished very much to see something of the world. So they decided to leave the farmyard and to set out into the world along the road that led to the woods. The two comrades travelled along in the very best of spirits and without meeting any adventure to speak of. After taking overnight shelter in a tree, the forgets where he is and announces the dawn in usual style, only to alert the fox as to their whereabouts. Will the fox succeed in disabling the dog and having the cock for his dinner. Download and read this fable for yourself. Once again, be sure to look out for the moral of the story.Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps.BUY ANY 4 BABA INDABA CHILDREN'S STORIES FOR ONLY $1 or 8 for $2 etc.33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES

Abstract: In issue 20 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Armenian tale of how Queen Semiramis desired King Ara for her consort. King Ara rebuffed all her advances. Filled with rage she attacked King Ara's kingdom, with disastrous results. How disastrous you ask? Well, lets say things did not work out the way Queen Semiramis planned. Download and read this Armenian story for yourself.Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - all places can be found using Google maps.In looking up these place names, using Google Maps, it is our hope that young people will click on the images and do further investigations about the people who live in these towns in order to gain an understanding of the many and varied cultures there are around the world. Through such an exercise, it is also our hope that young people will not only increase their knowledge of world geography but also increase their appreciation and tolerance of other peoples and cultures.10% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES

Abstract: In Issue 41 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Norse legend of The Wind Rider - A long, time ago, in a land far, far away, a magician was once upon a time much put out with a young countryman. In a fit of rage and spite he curses the young man to ride the wind of the storm for seven years. But such curses have a way of backfiring on those with evil intent.Does the magician receive his come-uppance? What happened next you ask…? Well many things happened, some strange, some silly and some serious. To find the answers to these questions, and others you may have, we invite you to download and read this story to find out!Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps.BUY ANY 4 of the 375+ BABA INDABA CHILDREN'S STORIES FOR ONLY $1, 6 for $1.50, 8 for $2 etc.33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES

Abstract: In Issue 38 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Mixtec story of creation and the flood. The Mixtecs were the ancestors of the Mexicans. Baba tells the story of how the gods lived in peace and harmony at Apoala, which translates as "Place where the Heavens Stood" and how their sons, named Wind-Nine-Snake (Viento de Neuve Culebras) and Wind-Nine-Cave (Viento de Neuve Cavernas) prayed for land to appear.Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps.BUY ANY 4 of the 375+ BABA INDABA CHILDREN'S STORIES FOR ONLY $1 or any 6 for  $1.50, any 8 for $2 etc.33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES

Abstract: ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 31In Issue 31 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the American Indian tale of how a pair of moccasins was used by a brave to woo a maiden. Did it work? Well you'll just have to read the story to find out if it did.Also included is the legend of WHY THE BIRCH TREE WEARS SLASHES IN IT'S BARK. Once again, to find out why the American Indians believe this, you'll have to download and read this 2-for-1 booklet.Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story.HINT - use Google maps.INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES33% of the profit from the sale of this issue is donated to charity.Buy any 4 Baba Indaba Children's Stories for just $4, 6 for $1.50, 8 for $2 etc.

Abstract: ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 45In this 45th story in the Baba Indaba's Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the two Welsh fables. These are The Fable Of Gwrgan Farfdrwch and The Story Of The Pig-Trough.We invite you to download and read these stories to find out what happened to the goat and also what happens to those who upset the fairies.Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps.BUY ANY 4 of the 375+ BABA INDABA CHILDREN'S STORIES FOR ONLY $1, 6 for $1.50, 8 for $2 etc.33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES

Abstract: In this 29th issue of the Baba Indaba's Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the African story about "Why the Whitecrow Never Speaks" also known locally as Tink-Tinkie.  The birds hold a conference to decide which bird shall be king of the birds. They decide the one who flies highest shall be king.You're invited to download and read this story to find out which bird flew highest and was voted King of the Birds. Look out for the moral in the tale!Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps.BUY ANY 4 of the 375+ BABA INDABA CHILDREN'S STORIES FOR ONLY $1, 6 for $1.50, 8 for $2 etc.33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES

Abstract: ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 32 – Now includes EXTRA FREE Hopi legend for FREEIn Issue 32 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the American Indian Hopi legend of the Kachina and the Coyote. Just before dawn one day, the Kachina and Coyote meet on the rim of the mesa. The Kachina bets the Coyote he can't sing a certain song before the sun rises. Payment for the loser is extreme. So who won the bet? Well you'll just have to download and read the story to find out. Look out for the moral in the story.The FREE ADDITIONAL story is about "HURUING WUTHI AND THE SUN" – a Hopi creation legend. Huruing Wuthi, also known as Old Spider Woman, and the Sun get together to bring form to the planet. Once done they see it is in need of animals and people. This legend tells how they go about doing this.Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps.INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES33% of the profit from the sale of this issue is donated to charity.Buy any 4 Baba Indaba Children's Stories for just $4, 6 for $1.50, 8 for $2 etc.

Abstract: In Issue 54 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the story of a clever lass which also teaches that when solving a problem, brains are better than brawn. The young maiden's mind is so keen that even the king heard of her and asked her for an audience.Well what happened when she did? Was the king so impressed that he offered her a job or did something else altogether happen?Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps.BUY ANY 4 of the 375+ BABA INDABA CHILDREN'S STORIES FOR ONLY $1 or any 6 for  $1.50, any 8 for $2 etc.33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES

Abstract: In Issue 37 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Jamaican Anansi story of the cockroach and the cock with disastrous consequences for cockroach. Look out for the moral of the story.Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps.BUY ANY 4 of the 375+ BABA INDABA CHILDREN'S STORIES FOR ONLY $1 or any 6 for  $1.50, any 8 for $2 etc.33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES 

Abstract: In Issue 35 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Chinese tale of "TIKI-PU AND WIO-WANI". Tiki-Pu is a servant and general dogsbody in a prestigious Chinese art school. "Fetch this Tiki-Pu", "Get that  Tiki-Pun", "Tiki-Pu where are my colours" and on it went, day after day, month after month, year after year.Not considered good enough to be an apprentice, he dreams that one day his work would hang alongside that of his master. And every day after the students go home, he practises and practises. But will his dreams ever become a reality? Well you're invited to download and read the story to find out if Tiki-Pu's dreams become a reality.Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story.HINT - use Google maps.INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES10% of the profit from the sale of this issue is donated to charity.

Abstract: ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 46In Issue 46 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates two legends from the bushmen of the Namib Desert.The stories are "How the Coming of a Snake Announces a Death in the Family" and "The Resurrection of the Ostrich."Both legends are a mix of Bushmen folklore and customs and show how intertwined everyday life in the Namib is with the bush-lore by which the Bushmen live.You are invited to download and read this story to find out what they mean to the Bushmen.Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps.BUY ANY 4 of the 375+ BABA INDABA CHILDREN'S STORIES FOR ONLY $1, 6 for $1.50, 8 for $2 etc.33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES

Abstract: In Issue 34 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Maya version of the creation story which starts with the high god Hurakan, the mighty wind, who passed over the universe which was still wrapped in gloom. He called out "Earth", and the solid land appeared thus starting the creation of the world. After the fish, animals and birds of the air were created, he created mannikins, and then the problems started. You're invited to download and read this story to find out if the Mayan creation went as well Hurakan hoped.Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story.HINT - use Google maps.INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES33% of the profit from the sale of this issue is donated to charity.Buy any 4 Baba Indaba Children's stories for $1, 6 for $1.50, 8 for $2 etc.

Abstract: ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 49In Issue 49 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the story about the fairies who borrow household items from an old woman but who always leave a gift in payment. The old woman comes up with plan to outfox the fairies and get them to use their magic to achieve her own selfish ambitions, but with disastrous consequences, for we all know you can't outfox a fairy. Look out for the moral in the tale.What happened next you ask…? Well a few, mainly silly things, happened. To find the answers to these questions, and others you may have, you will have to download and read this story to find out!Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps.BUY ANY 4 of the 375+ BABA INDABA CHILDREN'S STORIES FOR ONLY $1, 6 for $1.50, 8 for $2 etc.33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES

Abstract: ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 44In Issue 44 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the old European tale of the tailor who through guile and cunning eventually wins the hand of a Princess. How did he achieve the feats that enabled him to win?Well many things happened, some silly, some strange and some serious. To find the answers to these questions, and others you may have, you will have to download and read this story to find out!Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps.BUY ANY 4 of the 375+ BABA INDABA CHILDREN'S STORIES FOR ONLY $1, 6 for $1.50, 8 for $2 etc.33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES

Abstract: In Issue 39 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Norse legend of the wolves Skoll (repulsion) and Hati (hatred) and how, and why, they each chase the moon and the sun across the sky ensuring night follows day.Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps.BUY ANY 4 of the 375+ BABA INDABA CHILDREN'S STORIES FOR ONLY $1 or any 6 for  $1.50, any 8 for $2 etc.33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES

Abstract: In this 42nd issue of the Baba Indaba's Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the American Indian  Folk Tale "A Dinner and its Consequences".The tale teaches that good manners and politeness always pays dividends. The Nipmuck tribe were most populous at a place called Thompson in the state of Connecticut.They believed that Chargoggagmanchogagog Pond was paradise, and the home of the Great Spirit and departed souls, and that it would always yield fish to them, as the hills did game.But what happened when the Narragansetts asked the Nipmucks to dine with them?To find the answers to this question, and others you may have, you will have to download and read this story to find out!Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps.BUY ANY 4 of the 375+ BABA INDABA CHILDREN'S STORIES FOR ONLY $1, 6 for $1.50, 8 for $2 etc.33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES

Abstract: ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 47In Issue 47 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates two legends from ancient Burma, modern day Myanmar.The first is the tale of "THE DISRESPECTFUL DAUGHTER" is a tale about bad behaviour with a moral for young people. The second "THE THREE SISTERS" is a folk tale, also with a moral, about three sisters who open their front door to a hungry tiger, but are eventually rescued by a deity.What happened to the daughter and the three sisters you ask…? Well many things happened, some strange, some silly and some serious. To find the answers to these questions, and others you may have, you will have to download and read this story to find out!Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps.BUY ANY 4 of the 375+ BABA INDABA CHILDREN'S STORIES FOR ONLY $1, 6 for $1.50, 8 for $2 etc.33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES