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Traveling to Tondo: A Tale of the Nkundo of Zaire (Dragonfly Paperback)

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Illus. in full color. "Bowane, the cat, has asked for the hand of a beautiful feline and is returning to his future wife's village with a basket of copper and trinkets. On the way, he invites one friend after another to accompany him. But delays stall the wedding party--for years--and when the entourage finally reaches Tondo, they are not welcome. This satisfying tale owes its success to a clean, straightforward telling and beautiful illustrations. Perfect for reading aloud, this is a traveling tale for all collections."-- School Library Journal.

Language: English

Pages: 40

Format: Paperback

Release: January 16, 1991

ISBN 13: 9780590467582

Traveling to Tondo: A Tale of the Nkundo of Zaire (Dragonfly Paperback)

0/5 ( ratings)

Illus. in full color. "Bowane, the cat, has asked for the hand of a beautiful feline and is returning to his future wife's village with a basket of copper and trinkets. On the way, he invites one friend after another to accompany him. But delays stall the wedding party--for years--and when the entourage finally reaches Tondo, they are not welcome. This satisfying tale owes its success to a clean, straightforward telling and beautiful illustrations. Perfect for reading aloud, this is a traveling tale for all collections."-- School Library Journal.

Language: English

Pages: 40

Format: Paperback

Release: January 16, 1991

ISBN 13: 9780590467582

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