Feel the rhythmic beat of the story drum as it brings five enchanting Nigerian folktales to life. You will laugh out loud at the silly tale of a monkey who sprinkles his everyday speech with musical nonsense words. You will also discover the poignant and thoughtful story of a snake and a frog who just want to be friends, despite their mothers' strict warnings to stay away from each other. From explanations of how animals got their tails to the story of a husband who stubbornly counts his spoonfuls of food, these traditional tales are packed with humor, lessons, and heart. Striking woodcut illustrations perfectly capture the energy and spirit of these timeless African stories.