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A delightful folk tale from the Northern Cape, and the very first children's book to feature a story for children, in the N|uu language. This tale about Ostrich and Tortoise is written in N|uu, Afrikaans and English. Children will be inspired by the wily antics of the tortoise, and the humorous illustrations by well-known artist, Stanley Grootboom.

R205

ISBN 9781485631118
Language Khoisan languages
Format Paperback / softback
Edition 1
Publisher New Africa Books
Publication date 1 January 2023
Author/s Ouma Katrina Esau, Claudia Snyman
Contributors Diana Ferrus and Cluadia Snyman and Xolisa Guzula (Translator), Stanley Grootboom (Illustrator)
Size 26.5cm x 21.5cm x 0.5cm
Series Children's Picture Book
Tags Khoisan languages

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