Mamy Wata and the Monster (Bilingual Multicultural Book)

Mamy Wata and the Monster (Bilingual Multicultural Book)
Author and Illustrator: Veronique Tadjo

Mamy Wata is the queen of all the water. One day, when she is swimming peacefully in a big river, she hears the news: a terrible monster has been scaring the nearby villagers. So Mamy Wata lies in wait near the monster's cave. But, to her great surprise, instead of finding a monster, she finds a sad and lonely man who has been bewitched. This colorfully illustrated book brings African culture to life on each page. Children will be captivated by the lyrical text, perfect for reading aloud.

Winner on the 1993 Unicef Award and on the list of the 100 Best African Books of the century.

THIS TITLE IS AVAILABLE IN MANY BILINGUAL EDITIONS.

Mid level text: 2-8 sentences per page. Content also enjoyed by older language learners.