The Story of the Wise Mother

The Story of the Wise Mother

This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over Africa. Sumptuous hand-sewn collage artwork decorated with African beads adorns these unforgettable tales of bravery, wisdom, wit and heroic deeds. Jalal is a young sultan, in this tale from Sudan, who is trying to find a friend. But his mother worries that a friend would use Jalal to take his money. Find out if Jalal can find a friend to pass his mother's test in this story about the true value of friendship.