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The idea of writing this book was born out of the need to finance the Tekeshe Foundation (www.tekeshe.org) which she formed to continue her parents' vision of empowering the young people in the rural areas of Chipinge to grow up to be successful, self-reliant citizens.
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Children’S Folk Tales from Zimbabwe - Rebecca I. Holmes
© Copyright 2012 Thelma Grace Sithole.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the written prior permission of the author.
ISBN: 978-1-4669-2203-7 (sc)
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Contents
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
DEDICATION
INTRODUCTION
FOR YOU ALL
LESR YSONS LEARNED
I TIPTOED AND LISTENED
LESSONS LEARNED
THE RABBIT AND THE CROCODILE
LESSONS LEARNED
THE ZIMBABWEAN CULTURE
LEARN SHONA WORDS
THE ARTIFACTS
NATIVE NDAU OUTFIT
THE TEKESHE FOUNDATION
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Rebecca I. Holmes (Becky) grew up with a pencil in her hand. She started drawing and coloring at an early age and always knew she wanted to pursue a career in art and illustration. Art has always been a part of her life and this is where her passion lies. Becky’s second love is travel. Traveling inspires creativity and opens the mind and is always a wonderful way to learn more about different cultures and this greatly influences her work. She plans to combine her art and illustration
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