Why the Sky is Far Away: Review of the Nigerian Folktale

May 6, 2008

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Retold by Mary-Joan Gerson, this tale from the Bini tribe of Nigeria is at least a half a millennium old.

In the story, the tribe’s people learn the hard way about the management of available resources. In addition to exploring Nigerian folklore, this book would also be fabulous to use when teaching about conservation and respect for the planet’s environment.

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An international education enthusiast with a love for multiculturally based materials, Myscha has been collecting and developing global education resources for most of her career. She has taught multiple grade levels in multiple countries, and is interested in long term travel, children's literature, and international folklore.

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