Samoan Children's Bilingual Books
The Stone Maiden & Other Samoan Fables
With the grace and delicacy of a courtesan's silk fan, this collection of folklore from Samoa unfolds to reveal a world steeped in mystery and sudden wisdom. A bat loses its wings to a flattering rat, an octopus' act of kindness brings it unwanted spots, a giant carries a thankless man across the sea & in the title story, 'The Stone Maiden', a crab retrieves a family's bewitched daughter. The stories are briskly and skillfully told, entrancing the reader with their colorful characters. Fables reverberate in the captivating illustrations of award winning artist, Michael Evanston and a brief moral serves as a coda to each narrative.
- 56 pages
- paperback and hard cover
- ISBN 0964442604
- Samoan/English, $10.00
- Buy at Powell's
O le Nuanua na Leiloa / The Lost Rainbow
The story is about twin turtles who get lost under the coral reef and have to find their way home (full color illustrations as well as some black and white sketches). To order visit: http://www.rainbow.com.ws/.
- Samoan OR English
- ISBN 982-349-005-8
- $5.00 plus S&H
- Buy at Powell's
Kuka Manaia Lelei
The revised edition of a recipe book which was first available in 1977 - the first published recipe book in the Samoan language (many black and white illustrations including food preparation methods used). Children can enjoy cooking with their parents with this book available in both Samoan OR English. ). To order visit: http://www.rainbow.com.ws/.
- Samoan OR English
- $5.00 plus S&H
- Buy at Powell's
The Flame/O le Afi
Brand new! Information not yet available. For more information or to order visit: http://www.rainbow.com.ws/, and contact Donna Lou Kamu.
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