Clifford Samuel

First Reading: Tortoise and the Tug-of-War is a beautiful West African folktale, specially written for beginner readers. This is a funny re-telling of a West African folktale, in which the trickster Tortoise challenges Hippo and Elephant to a tug-of-war. Brains beat brawn in an enchanting tale with a happy ending.

How Tortoise Trickied the Birds is a beautifully illustrated, traditional African folktale, with a useful moral. This humorous and lively story is specially adapted for children just beginning to read. Featuring colour illustrations on every page, it is a delightful addition to Usborne's hugely popular First Reading series. Discover what happens when the trickster Tortoise joins the birds at the...