The Legend of the African Bao-Bab Tree

by Bobbi Dooley Hunter

Tired of the complaints of a beautiful tree growing on the African plains, the Great Spirit turns the tree upside-down so that its branches look like roots growing toward the sky, in a story followed by information about some African animals

32 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1995

Reviews

[Megan Taulbee]

Great images, and an interesting plot that keeps the reader engaged.

[Erika]

I love children's books that carry indigenous wisdom, and this one fits the bill. The drawings are excellent and the story is easy to read. I love being able to share a little of the Native African lore with my sons.