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Bouki Dances the Kokioko: A Comical Tale from Haiti
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3 out of 5
Based on 8 Ratings and 2 Reviews

Book Description
Bouki is fat. Bouki is awkward. So why would Malice ask him to dance the complicated Kokioko for the king? Bouki isn't sure. All he knows is that if he does learn the dance, he can win the king's money. Seems simple enough. But uh-oh, Bouki should've known better than to get involved with greedy Malice. This comical tale introduces readers to Haiti's famous slapstick characters: the foolish Bouki ... More
Book Information
PublisherHarcourt Children's Books
BindingHardcover
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100152000348
ISBN-13978-0152000349
Publication Date10/01/1997
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About Diane Wolkstein (Author) : Diane Wolkstein is a published adapter, author, and a narrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Diane Wolkstein include Junior Great Books (Series 3, Book On... more
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About Jesse Sweetwater (Illustrator) : Jesse Sweetwater is a published illustrator of children's books. Published credits of Jesse Sweetwater include Bouki Dances the Kokioko: A Comical Tale from Haiti, The Dancing Pig, Lunching and Munchi... more
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