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| Burkina Faso: The Tyrant and the Child |
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 For sale in U.S. and Canada only-- This folktale from Burkina Faso describes a village that was once ruled by a wicked and crazy king. Because of his madness, he expells all of the elders from the village, leaving behind only the children. He insists that the children build him a palace that reaches to the sky. Unable to do this, the children devise a plan to prove the importance of their elders and overthrow the king. Though the captivating animations of this classic tale, you will discover some of the culture and traditions of the people of Burkina Faso. Part of the multivolume Animated Tales of the World Series. A teacher’s guide for the series is included & available online. Title-specific guides are available online.
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"Each of these tales is carefully crafted to impart the flavor of the country of origin, with animation and music perfectly reflecting the original fairy tale or folktale. A wonderful series for folktale lovers and storytellers." - School Library Journal (Feb 2008)
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Additional Features & Details
Features: Chapter Select, Discussion Questions & Activities, Interactive Menu
Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen
DVD Encoding: Region ALL
Language: English, Spanish |
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Grades 3 to 6
Color, Animated
Closed-Captioned
Copyright 2005
MARC Record Available
Catalog Card Kit Available
Single Main Entry Card Available
Teacher's Guide Available: Download Now
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