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Nelson Mandela's favorite African folktales

Originally published in South Africa in 2002 under the title: Madiba magic : Nelson Mandela's favourite stories for children Published in the U.S. in previous editions under the titles: Nelson Mandela's favorite African folktales, and Favorite African folktales 32 tales, selected by Nelson Mandela, retold by Jack Cope [and others] and illustrated by Neels Britz [and others] The enchanting song of the magical bird (Tanzania) -- The cat who came indoors (Zimbabwe) -- The great thirst (San, Southern Africa) -- King Lion's gifts (Khoi, Southern Africa) -- The message (Namibia) -- The snake chief (…