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Title: The Wolf Queen

Subtitle: A Story from Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor)

Narrator: Benjamin Bratt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales is an audiobook benefiting children orphaned and impacted by HIV/AIDS in South Africa, featuring Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Ricardo Chavira, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker, and Alfre Woodard, with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and original music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, directed by Alfre Woodard. The audiobook was a truly international affair, recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

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Members Reviews:

Excellent, entertaining read-aloud stories

I have been reading these aloud at bedtime to my 8 year old twins and they both love them! Why? They are anything but predictable! I think they have come to expect happy endings or moral lessons, but these stories often have twists that surprise them. Not a lot of illustrations, but the ones they have are lovely and diverse. We have enjoyed looking at the map of Africa marked with flags of where the stories come from. Also have had the opportunity to talk about Nelsen Mandela and his story, which is new to them. Great all around book!

The different stories may be best suited for different ages due to the level of ...

This is a delightful book. The different stories may be best suited for different ages due to the level of inference used. The stories are lively, engaging and many have morals or lessons to be learned.

Great Stories for a Great Cause

I was moved by the fund raising effort support for HIV AIDS orphans in South Africa, familiar and admiring of the story collection released some years ago, I was delighted to listen through the entire collection. The blend of music and voice, brilliantly realized by a host of talented talents "Artists for a New South Africa", brings these stories alive! Libraries (like mine) and individuals will appreciate each and every track in this 3 CD set that is up for Grammy nomination.

Finally!

I've been looking for a with South African tales in it. I live in America so I want my baby to know about her African heritage

Outstanding

Everyone household should have a copy. It is an absolute cultural delight!! There is a reason Nelson Mandela felt these were some of his favorite folktales.

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Title: The Cat Who Came Indoors

Subtitle: A Story from Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor), Hugh Tracey

Narrator: Helen Mirren

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

There are quite a number of stories explaining how dogs were tamed, but this Shona story from Zimbabwe, originally told to the musicologist and folklorist Hugh Tracey in the Karanga tongue, explains how cats became cherished inhabitants of human homes.

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales is an audiobook benefiting children orphaned and impacted by HIV/AIDS in South Africa, featuring Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Ricardo Chavira, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker, and Alfre Woodard, with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and original music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, directed by Alfre Woodard. The audiobook was a truly international affair, recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

Members Reviews:

Fantastic

The Nelson Mandela Favorite Folklore are incredible, and indescribably charming. I cannot recommend these stories enough for children or adults who wish to learn more about African Folklore. I recommend getting all the stories, which will run you less than taking your family to the movies. The narrators are brilliant and bring these tales to life.

A Very Short Story

The Cat Who Came Indoors is a good story. Of course, I like the lesson about who is the best. But then I am a woman. lol I was disappointed at the brevity of the story. I expected a longer one.

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Title: King Lion's Gifts

Subtitle: A Story from Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor)

Narrator: Ricardo Chavira

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales is an audiobook benefiting children orphaned and impacted by HIV/AIDS in South Africa, featuring Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Ricardo Chavira, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker, and Alfre Woodard, with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and original music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, directed by Alfre Woodard. The audiobook was a truly international affair, recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

Listen to the full collection of

.

©2009 Hachette Audio

Members Reviews:

Excellent, entertaining read-aloud stories

I have been reading these aloud at bedtime to my 8 year old twins and they both love them! Why? They are anything but predictable! I think they have come to expect happy endings or moral lessons, but these stories often have twists that surprise them. Not a lot of illustrations, but the ones they have are lovely and diverse. We have enjoyed looking at the map of Africa marked with flags of where the stories come from. Also have had the opportunity to talk about Nelsen Mandela and his story, which is new to them. Great all around book!

The different stories may be best suited for different ages due to the level of ...

This is a delightful book. The different stories may be best suited for different ages due to the level of inference used. The stories are lively, engaging and many have morals or lessons to be learned.

Great Stories for a Great Cause

I was moved by the fund raising effort support for HIV AIDS orphans in South Africa, familiar and admiring of the story collection released some years ago, I was delighted to listen through the entire collection. The blend of music and voice, brilliantly realized by a host of talented talents "Artists for a New South Africa", brings these stories alive! Libraries (like mine) and individuals will appreciate each and every track in this 3 CD set that is up for Grammy nomination.

Finally!

I've been looking for a with South African tales in it. I live in America so I want my baby to know about her African heritage

Outstanding

Everyone household should have a copy. It is an absolute cultural delight!! There is a reason Nelson Mandela felt these were some of his favorite folktales.

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Title: Natiki

Subtitle: A Story from Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor)

Narrator: Parminder Nagra

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales is an audiobook benefiting children orphaned and impacted by HIV/AIDS in South Africa, featuring Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Ricardo Chavira, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker, and Alfre Woodard, with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and original music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, directed by Alfre Woodard. The audiobook was a truly international affair, recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

(P)2009 Hachette

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Title: Spider and the Crows

Subtitle: A Story from Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor)

Narrator: Don Cheadle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

The spider plays a dramatic role in many African stories. He is often exceptionally resourceful - as is evident in this Nigerian folktale. In the stories of the Ashanti he is known as Kwaku Anansi.

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales is an audiobook benefiting children orphaned and impacted by HIV/AIDS in South Africa, featuring Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Ricardo Chavira, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker, and Alfre Woodard, with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and original music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, directed by Alfre Woodard. The audiobook was a truly international affair, recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

Members Reviews:

Fantastic

The Nelson Mandela Favorite Folklore are incredible, and indescribably charming. I cannot recommend these stories enough for children or adults who wish to learn more about African Folklore. I recommend getting all the stories, which will run you less than taking your family to the movies. The narrators are brilliant and bring these tales to life.

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Title: The Mantis and the Moon

Subtitle: A Story from Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor)

Narrator: Forest Whitaker

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales is an audiobook benefiting children orphaned and impacted by HIV/AIDS in South Africa, featuring Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Ricardo Chavira, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker, and Alfre Woodard, with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and original music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, directed by Alfre Woodard. The audiobook was a truly international affair, recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

Listen to the full collection of

.

(P)2009 Hachette

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Title: The Hare and the Tree Spirit

Subtitle: A Story from Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor)

Narrator: Sophie Okonedo

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales is an audiobook benefiting children orphaned and impacted by HIV/AIDS in South Africa, featuring Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Ricardo Chavira, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker, and Alfre Woodard, with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and original music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, directed by Alfre Woodard. The audiobook was a truly international affair, recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

©2009 Hachette

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Title: The Sultan's Daughter

Subtitle: A Story from Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor), Johnny Clegg (composer), I. D. Du Plessis

Narrator: Blair Underwood

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales is an audiobook benefiting children orphaned and impacted by HIV/AIDS in South Africa, featuring Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Ricardo Chavira, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Scarlett Johansson,

Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker, and Alfre Woodard, with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Original Music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, directed by Alfre Woodard. The audiobook was a truly international affair recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

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Title: The Cloud Princess

Subtitle: A Story from Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor), Phyllis Savory

Narrator: Matt Damon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

In this Swazi tale, retold by Phyllis Savory, the hare is magically transformed into a human being - an unusual event in hare stories.

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales is an audiobook benefiting children orphaned and impacted by HIV/AIDS in South Africa, featuring Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Ricardo Chavira, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker, and Alfre Woodard, with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and original music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, directed by Alfre Woodard. The audiobook was a truly international affair, recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

Members Reviews:

Fantastic

The Nelson Mandela Favorite Folklore are incredible, and indescribably charming. I cannot recommend these stories enough for children or adults who wish to learn more about African Folklore. I recommend getting all the stories, which will run you less than taking your family to the movies. The narrators are brilliant and bring these tales to life.

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Title: The Lion, the Hare, and the Hyena

Subtitle: A Story from Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor), Phyllis Savory, Gwido Mariko

Narrator: Alan Rickman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales is an audiobook benefiting children orphaned and impacted by HIV/AIDS in South Africa, featuring Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Ricardo Chavira, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker, and Alfre Woodard, with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and original music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, directed by Alfre Woodard. The audiobook was a truly international affair, recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

Members Reviews:

Fantastic

The Nelson Mandela Favorite Folklore are incredible, and indescribably charming. I cannot recommend these stories enough for children or adults who wish to learn more about African Folklore. I recommend getting all the stories, which will run you less than taking your family to the movies. The narrators are brilliant and bring these tales to life.

Rickman Rocks This African Fable

This VERY short story, not included in the main volume of Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales, is nonetheless worth acquiring, so I do recommend paying the dollar-plus cost. It's maybe not quite as memorable as Alan Rickman's other story within the collection, The Ring of the King, but Rickman makes it soar right off the page. Grade: A-

Great listen

Yet another great story that I could listen over and over again. Brilliant and unforgettable performance from Alan Rickman.

Alan Rickman's voice (*****)

I bought the stories because of Alan Rickman's voice. He really should make more audio books!

The stories are lovely too and I will be gifting these to my niece who is a big Severus Snape fan. :)