Beauty Contest in the Animal Kingdom
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This interesting book teaches what it takes to be beautiful both “inside and outside,” what it takes to win people’s trust, and what it takes to be highly esteemed in the community.This storybook reflects the highlight of human imagination and passionate curiosity upon the world of animals in their kingdom. Animal Beauty Contest Folktale is written to show that not only human beings can be uniquely beautiful, but also some animals do portray outstanding qualities of beauty as well. The telling of animal stories appears to be culturally universal, common to the first people of the world: the Africans. Moral lessons and questions are made available at the end of the story to increase or enhance readers’ retention. Be sure to encourage your child or children to point out the main moral quality that each individual animal contestant portrays.
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Beauty Contest in the Animal Kingdom presents an illustrated storybook that reflects on the importance of humility and patience. Using a beauty contest among the animals, author Abraham Adeleke conveys the message that everyone is uniquely beautiful, portrayed by the animals in distinctive and powerful ways. Beauty Contest in the Animal Kingdom also explores what it takes to be beautiful on the inside as well as on the outside, what it takes to win people’s trust, and what it takes to be highly esteemed in one’s community. Moral lessons and thought-provoking questions are included at the end of the story to guide children to the story’s message, exploring the moral qualities that each individual animal contestant possesses. Passing on animal stories and folktales is universal; it is part of the culture of the first people of the world, the Africans. Come join the elephant, gorilla, duck, antelope, and all the other animals in this unique and powerful folktale.
About the Author
Abraham Ajibade Adeleke is a professor of African studies and literature at Albany State University in Albany, Georgia. He is the author of several books, including Yoruba Grammar and Cultural Guide Parts I & II. He is married to Dorcas Titilayo Asunke Adeleke and currently resides in Albany, Georgia.