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The Iroko-Man: A Yoruba Folktale


Book Description
A woman of the village asks the Iroko-man, a tree spirit, to allow her to bear a child, and he demands the child in exchange for his magic. But when the baby is born, the woman and her woodcarver husband cannot bear to part with him, and must find a way to outwit the Iroko-man.
Book Information
PublisherOrchard Books
BindingHardcover (5 editions)
Reading LevelBaby to Pre-K
# of Pages1
ISBN-100531068102
ISBN-13978-0531068106
Publication Date03/1994
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About Phillis Gershator (Author) : I have written over two dozen books for children. I tell a bit about them on my website: www.phillisgershator.com. The site also includes a longer bio and a contact page. I used to work as a child... more
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About Holly C. Kim (Illustrator) : Holly C. Kim is a published illustrator of children's books. Published credits of Holly C. Kim include The Iroko-Man: A Yoruba Folktale.
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