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Title: Koi and the Kola Nuts
Author: Brian Gleeson
Narrator: Whoopi Goldberg
Format: Unabridged
Length: 25 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-11-16
Publisher: Rabbit Ears Entertainment, LLC
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes
Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7
Publisher's Summary:
In this humorous African folktale, narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, Koi wants the villagers to honor him as befits the son of a chief. But unless he can accomplish three impossible tasks, he will end up in the cooking pot instead. His problems begin with a scrawny kola tree, and they end when three unlikely new friends - a snake, an ant and an alligator - save his life and help him find his rightful place in the world. This powerful adaptation captures the rich textures and folk imagery of African culture. Musical accompaniment by Herbie Hancock. Ages five and up. Part of the award-winning Rabbit Ears series, We All Have Tales.
Members Reviews:
Great Story!
"Koi and the Kola Nuts" is a story about a chief's son named Koi who goes out and searches for a village that respects him following unfortunate events after his father's death. Along the way, Koi encounters a snake, some ants and an alligator. Koi saves their lives by giving them some of his kola nuts, which are his sole inheritance. As Koi arrives at a village, the village people don't believe he is a son of the chief, therefore, they give him some impossible tasks that he may not perform. The major conflict of the story becomes: can Koi pass all of these tests and prove to the village he is the son of the chief?
This story is a valuable tale friendship (helping others) and determination. When Koi is in grave danger of being eaten by the villagers, the animals that helped along his journey, come back to help him with the impossible tasks.
IF YOU HAVE THE CHANCE to hear Whoopi Goldberg tell this story in the RABBIT EARS production...by all means take advantage of the opportunity. She is MARVELOUS!
Great African Story!!!
"Koi and the Kola Nuts" is a story about a chief's son named Koi who goes out and searches for a village that respects him after his father's death. Along the way, Koi encounters a snake, some ants and an alligator, who he saves their lives by giving them some of his kola nuts. As Koi arrives at the village, the villages don't believe he is a son of the chief, therefore, they give him some impossible tasks that he may not fullfill. Can Koi pass all of these tests and prove to the village he is the son of the chief?
This story teaches a valuable moral about friendship and determination. When Koi is in grave danger of being eaten by the villagers, the animals that helped along his journey, came and helped him with the impossible tasks. I love this story because the images are extremely breathtaking and I love the way Whoopi Goldberg puts this story together. I especially love the scene where the villagers are saying to Koi,
"He's no son of a chief,
He's merely a thief,
He's nothing more than an azu with a curse,
Let's a great big feast,
Or a little one at least."
I just loved that song!!! This video is enjoyable for everyone who loves an African story done by Whoopi Goldberg!!!
Whoopi Goldberg Rules!!
Whoopi Goldberg does a superb job of narrating this cute,classic african tale.She rules!!
