Traveling to Tondo: A Tale of the Nkundo of Zaire (Dragonfly Paperback)

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Illus. in full color. "Bowane the cat has asked for the hand of a beautiful feline and is returning to his future wifes village with a basket of copper and trinkets. On the way he invites one friend after another to accompany him. But delays stall the wedding party--for years--and when the entourage finally reaches Tondo they are not welcome. This satisfying tale owes its success to a clean straightforward telling and beautiful illustrations. Perfect for reading aloud this is a traveling tale for all collections."--(starred) School Library Journal.