African Fables, Book III - Paperback

by Eudene Keidel (Author), Ruth Keidel Clemens (Editor), Christopher Clemens (Illustrator)

These African fables are part of the traditional folklore of African peoples in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Botswana, and Gabon. African culture is enriched by such lessons that provide universal wisdom and instruction for all of us no matter what our culture or background. Every story is illustrated with a cartoon and an accompanying African proverb or saying to enhance the lesson. These stories are written for an elementary school aged level but may be used for all ages.

Author Biography

Eudene Keidel and her husband, Levi, spent more than twenty years in the Democratic Republic of the Congo between 1951 and 1981. They worked with the Congo Mennonite Church under African Inter-Mennonite Mission in church planting, Bible teaching, and pastoral leadership development. Eudene helped to establish several medical clinics, training Congolese nurses in infant delivery, nutrition, and public health. She was a registered nurse.