Books by Verna Aardema

For families discussing consequences and truth, this vibrant West African folktale explores how a tiny lie can unravel a

Join Kojo in this lively Ashanti folktale as he faces off against the famously tricky Anansi. Will Kojo's wit and persev

Follow smart Rabbit and her friends Bush-rat and Turtle as they concoct a plan to outwit the powerful Lion and feast on

When a mysterious monster steals their stew and bullies the animals, a tiny but brave tree toad steps up to save the day

In this classic Mexican folktale, a clever little lamb uses her wits to outsmart a hungry coyote time and time again.

Join a civet cat and his friends on an adventurous journey to his wedding, encountering surprising delays along the way.

In this Masai folktale, a clever mongoose helps a mother ostrich recover her chicks after they are stolen by a lonely li

Join Anansi, the legendary West African spider, and his wife as they embark on a daring quest to outsmart the mighty Sky