Melinda Lilly

Presents some of the details of the training and life of a knight in the Middle Ages.

A Masai folktale about how the tiny caterpillar outsmarts the other animals even though they are much bigger and stronger.

Simple text and illustrations describe the properties of water and ice.

While out walking with his brother Cikungwa, blind Zimani has an encounter with Mkango the lion and tries to trick him before he has a chance to kill them.

An old witch who lives in a cave in a volcano with a fiery snake uses her wits to keep the serpent from destroying her village.

A frog repays Wanyana's kindness by helping her pick the right man to be her husband.

An introduction to the work and social life of peasants in Europe in the Middle Ages.