The Clever Monkey Rides Again: A Folktale from West Africa (Welcome to Story Cove) - Softcover

Cleveland, Rob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0874838282 ISBN 13: 9780874838282

Publisher: August House Publishers, 2007

Synopsis

A big, bully lion is no match for our old friend Clever Monkey in this retelling of a classic story from West Africa.

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About the Author

Rob Cleveland Bio: Rob Cleveland is an award winning author, professional storyteller, workshop leader, accomplished film and stage actor, as well as a popular comedian. Rob has authored seven Story Cove picture books. He is also a popular keynote speaker for state and regional reading conferences where he shares his perspective on the unique role that folktales play in our lives and the critical contribution that the oral tradition can make in helping young children develop their core reading skills. In addition, Rob is storyteller-in-residence at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta. His talent for crafting memorable stories landed him at Emory University Law School where he leads workshops for law students about how to tell an engaging story. Recently, he adapted, directed and appeared in a series of slave stories from The Adventures of High John the Conqueror for the National Black Arts Festival. Although Rob travels across the country, he lives with his family in Atlanta, Georgia. Tom Wrenn Bio: Tom is a graphic designer and illustrator with more than 17 years experience. He is skilled at design, animation and illustration in a variety of media including children's books, websites, television, and published materials. Tom has illustrated and animated nine Story Cove picture books. He currently lives in Florida with his wife and daughter.

Edition details

• Publisher: August House Publishers
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0874838282
• ISBN 13: 9780874838282
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Wrenn Tom
• Number of pages: 32