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Head, Body, Legs: A Story from Liberia

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A magical retelling of a creation story from Liberia.

"Long ago, Head was all by himself.
He had no legs, no arms, no body.
He rolled everywhere."

Head is all alone. Body bounces along, Arms swing about, and Legs stand around. They can't do much by themselves, so they try to join together. But how? Should Head attach to the belly button? Should Legs stand on Arms? If only they can work together, everything will be perfect.

This vibrant, joyous retelling of a traditional Liberian creation story shows how much can be accomplished with a little cooperation.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

reschool-Grade 2--This humorous story from Liberia's Dan people suggests that all must work together to succeed in life. A disembodied Head rolls along but can't get the cherries or mangoes he wants to eat until he discovers Arms. Arms attach to Head and they are nearly squashed by Body. As Head assembles various parts, each piece attaches itself in a strange way until finally, with the addition of Legs, Head can recompose to make a full person-and those mangoes are delicious. The story is enhanced by expressionistic paintings whose bright-colored backgrounds make the black-and-yellow figures stand out. Colors and patterns were inspired by flags from the Fante people of coastal Ghana. Perfect for flannelboard and silly enough to enchant young listeners, this is a good tale to add to the storytelling repertoire.
Susan Hepler, Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Alexandria, VA
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

PreS.-Gr. 2. "Long ago, Head was all by himself," begins this raucous creation story from Liberia. Propelling himself by the ears, Head rolls the ground, scrounging for food. Then, at the base of a cherry tree, he meets two arms. They form a team: Head spots the cherries, and Arms pick them. Then Body bounces up, and the three parts join together--Head at Body's belly button, Arms by Head's ears. They find a mango tree, but the fruit is unreachable--until two legs appear. After much hilarious readjusting, Legs finally attach properly to Body, while Arms triumphantly reach for the mango. The graceful, spare text pauses in just the right places for comic effect, and Paschkis' vibrant paintings expertly avoid the story's grotesque possibilities by showing the opaque, black body parts as stylized symbols rather than realistic anatomy, swirling against uncluttered, tropical-colored backgrounds. A strikingly illustrated, unusual folktale, this will hit story-hour crowds right in the funny bone. Gillian Engberg
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

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Head, Body, Legs: A Story from Liberia

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Imported From: United States

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Every product in the BOLO catalogue is sourced through our Verified Global Supply Network of verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.

Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of Qatar. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the Qatar will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in Qatar are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

A magical retelling of a creation story from Liberia.

"Long ago, Head was all by himself.
He had no legs, no arms, no body.
He rolled everywhere."

Head is all alone. Body bounces along, Arms swing about, and Legs stand around. They can't do much by themselves, so they try to join together. But how? Should Head attach to the belly button? Should Legs stand on Arms? If only they can work together, everything will be perfect.

This vibrant, joyous retelling of a traditional Liberian creation story shows how much can be accomplished with a little cooperation.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

reschool-Grade 2--This humorous story from Liberia's Dan people suggests that all must work together to succeed in life. A disembodied Head rolls along but can't get the cherries or mangoes he wants to eat until he discovers Arms. Arms attach to Head and they are nearly squashed by Body. As Head assembles various parts, each piece attaches itself in a strange way until finally, with the addition of Legs, Head can recompose to make a full person-and those mangoes are delicious. The story is enhanced by expressionistic paintings whose bright-colored backgrounds make the black-and-yellow figures stand out. Colors and patterns were inspired by flags from the Fante people of coastal Ghana. Perfect for flannelboard and silly enough to enchant young listeners, this is a good tale to add to the storytelling repertoire.
Susan Hepler, Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Alexandria, VA
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

PreS.-Gr. 2. "Long ago, Head was all by himself," begins this raucous creation story from Liberia. Propelling himself by the ears, Head rolls the ground, scrounging for food. Then, at the base of a cherry tree, he meets two arms. They form a team: Head spots the cherries, and Arms pick them. Then Body bounces up, and the three parts join together--Head at Body's belly button, Arms by Head's ears. They find a mango tree, but the fruit is unreachable--until two legs appear. After much hilarious readjusting, Legs finally attach properly to Body, while Arms triumphantly reach for the mango. The graceful, spare text pauses in just the right places for comic effect, and Paschkis' vibrant paintings expertly avoid the story's grotesque possibilities by showing the opaque, black body parts as stylized symbols rather than realistic anatomy, swirling against uncluttered, tropical-colored backgrounds. A strikingly illustrated, unusual folktale, this will hit story-hour crowds right in the funny bone. Gillian Engberg
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

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