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Subira Subira
written by Tololwa M. Mollel
Studio : Clarion Books
by Clarion Books
Publisher : Clarion Books
Released : 2000-01-17
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780395918098
UPC : 046442918091
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 2 reviews)
List Price : $15.00
Our Price : $3.87
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When Tatu finds she can do nothing to improve her little brother's hateful behavior and make him happy again, she goes to an old spirit woman for help. The spirit woman tells Tatu that to cure Maulidi, she must pluck three whiskers from a lion! Armed only with a song, Tatu steals out into the moonlit night to undertake her impossible task. Acclaimed storyteller Tololwa M. Mollel sets his satisfying retelling of a traditional folktale in contemporary Tanzania, beautifully depicted in Linda Saport's lush illustrations. An author's note and the music for Tatu's song follow the story. |
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"Your courage and patience will guide you." |
Retelling an ancient Tanzanian folktale, the author skillfully blends magic with a contemporary setting. When Tatu's little brother begins acting out, throwing stones, biting and refusing to behave, the older girl is at a loss. It is only when an elderly spirit woman, Ma Mzuka, relates the cure (three whiskers from a lion), that Tatu realizes what she must do, although she is terribly frightened.
Armed with only a song, Tatu sets out to perform what seems an impossible task, to save her little brother from his terrible state. Despite recently losing her mother and the brother who will not behave, Tatu faces the horrible old woman, confronts her fears and a fearsome lion with a song, snatching the whiskers from the sleeping beast, who is lulled by her music. Through this ordeal, Tatu learns an important life lesson. Borne on the notes of a song, Tatu's brother is gradually seduced by music, patience and love.
The vivid illustrations bring forth the tumultuous emotions of two children who have lost their mother and must find their way together, Tatu guiding her younger sibling with patience and their mother's lullabies. As lush as the brilliant images, the text marries perfectly to illustrator Linda Saport's artwork, the whole an impressive tale of loss and love, couched in folklore and the rich history of music. This is a stunning, evocative piece of children's literature. Luan Gaines/2007.
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Tololwa Mollel has shared the inner growth of a child through her story and the art of Linda Saport. This story is one way to share with children that they can do anything if they have a willingness to learn from their experiences. Subira Subira is a book that needs to be read many times by both adults and children. Thank you for a book that can only inspire self-growth. |
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