Aardema, Verna
Overview
Works: | 193 works in 778 publications in 10 languages and 36,103 library holdings |
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Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works Folklore Folk literature Stories in rhyme Picture books Legends Folk tales Autobiographies Biographies |
Roles: | Author, Illustrator |
Classifications: | PZ8.1.A213, E |
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Most widely held works about
Verna Aardema
- A bookworm who hatched by Verna Aardema( Book )
- Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears by Verna Aardema( Book )
- Meet the authors( Book )
- Curious George rides a bike : -- and a lot more monkeying around( Visual )
- Verna (Norberg) Aardema : American author, June, 6, 1911-( Visual )
- Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears [by] Verna Aardema : a study guide by Garrett Christopher( Book )
- Lisa Desimini Story Kit( )
- Papers by Verna Aardema( )
- Curious George rides a bike by H. A Rey( Visual )
- Muskegon writer's project( )
- Curious George rides a bike --and more tales of mischief by Guthrie CSD( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Verna Aardema
Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears : a West African tale by
Verna Aardema(
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73 editions published between 1975 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 6,159 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reveals the meaning of the mosquito's buzz
73 editions published between 1975 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 6,159 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reveals the meaning of the mosquito's buzz
Bringing the rain to Kapiti Plain : a Nandi tale by
Verna Aardema(
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75 editions published between 1981 and 2019 in English and held by 3,632 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A cumulative rhyme relating how Ki-pat brought rain to the drought-stricken Kapiti Plain"--Title page verso
75 editions published between 1981 and 2019 in English and held by 3,632 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A cumulative rhyme relating how Ki-pat brought rain to the drought-stricken Kapiti Plain"--Title page verso
Borreguita and the coyote : a tale from Ayutla, Mexico by
Verna Aardema(
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22 editions published between 1991 and 1998 in English and held by 2,256 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A little lamb uses her clever wiles to keep a coyote from eating her up
22 editions published between 1991 and 1998 in English and held by 2,256 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A little lamb uses her clever wiles to keep a coyote from eating her up
Who's in Rabbit's house? : a Masai tale by
Verna Aardema(
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28 editions published between 1969 and 1995 in 4 languages and held by 1,939 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rabbit has a problem - someone is inside her house and won't let her in
28 editions published between 1969 and 1995 in 4 languages and held by 1,939 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rabbit has a problem - someone is inside her house and won't let her in
Rabbit makes a monkey of lion : a Swahili tale by
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29 editions published between 1988 and 1995 in 3 languages and held by 1,462 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With the help of his friends Bush-rat and Turtle, smart and nimble Rabbit makes a fool of the mighty but slow-witted king of the forest
29 editions published between 1988 and 1995 in 3 languages and held by 1,462 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With the help of his friends Bush-rat and Turtle, smart and nimble Rabbit makes a fool of the mighty but slow-witted king of the forest
Misoso : once upon a time tales from Africa by
Verna Aardema(
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10 editions published between 1994 and 1996 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,401 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of twelve folktales from different parts of Africa. A fine collection of African tales, with each story preceded by a map showing its locale and a glossary of unfamiliar words. Annotation. Illustrated in full color. From Angola to Zanzibar, this treasury is as varied and bountiful as Africa itself! Master storyteller Verna Aardema retells 12 tales of justice and revenge, greed and generosity, sly trickery, and off-the-wall silliness with her trademark humor and flair. Nearly 50 illustrations vibrantly reflect the spirit of these read-aloud delights, while a map of Africa, story source information, and a personal note from the author make this a rich volume for folk-tale lovers of all ages. "Read this book once for the stories, twice for the illustrations, and a hundred times just for fun."
10 editions published between 1994 and 1996 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,401 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of twelve folktales from different parts of Africa. A fine collection of African tales, with each story preceded by a map showing its locale and a glossary of unfamiliar words. Annotation. Illustrated in full color. From Angola to Zanzibar, this treasury is as varied and bountiful as Africa itself! Master storyteller Verna Aardema retells 12 tales of justice and revenge, greed and generosity, sly trickery, and off-the-wall silliness with her trademark humor and flair. Nearly 50 illustrations vibrantly reflect the spirit of these read-aloud delights, while a map of Africa, story source information, and a personal note from the author make this a rich volume for folk-tale lovers of all ages. "Read this book once for the stories, twice for the illustrations, and a hundred times just for fun."
Anansi does the impossible! : an Ashanti tale by
Verna Aardema(
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9 editions published between 1997 and 2011 in English and held by 1,388 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Anansi and his wife outsmart the Sky God and win back the beloved folktales of their people
9 editions published between 1997 and 2011 in English and held by 1,388 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Anansi and his wife outsmart the Sky God and win back the beloved folktales of their people
Traveling to Tondo : a tale of the Nkundo of Zaire by
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15 editions published between 1991 and 1994 in English and held by 1,318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On his way to his wedding, with his friends as attendants, a civet cat meets with extraordinary and unexpected delays. Suggested level: junior, primary
15 editions published between 1991 and 1994 in English and held by 1,318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On his way to his wedding, with his friends as attendants, a civet cat meets with extraordinary and unexpected delays. Suggested level: junior, primary
How the ostrich got its long neck : a tale from the Akamba of Kenya by
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4 editions published in 1995 in English and held by 1,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tale from the Akamba people of Kenya that explains why the ostrich has such a long neck
4 editions published in 1995 in English and held by 1,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tale from the Akamba people of Kenya that explains why the ostrich has such a long neck
The lonely lioness and the Ostrich chicks : a Masai tale by
Verna Aardema(
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10 editions published between 1996 and 1997 in English and French and held by 1,174 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this retelling of a Masai tale, a mongoose helps an ostrich get her chicks back from the lonely lioness who has stolen them
10 editions published between 1996 and 1997 in English and French and held by 1,174 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this retelling of a Masai tale, a mongoose helps an ostrich get her chicks back from the lonely lioness who has stolen them
Oh, Kojo! How could you! : an Ashanti tale by
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25 editions published between 1984 and 1992 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,015 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Relates how a young man named Kojo finally gets the better of the tricky Anansi
25 editions published between 1984 and 1992 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,015 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Relates how a young man named Kojo finally gets the better of the tricky Anansi
Bimwili & the Zimwi : a tale from Zanzibar by
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21 editions published between 1985 and 1988 in English and held by 879 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Swahili girl is abducted by a Zimwi and told to be the voice inside his singing drum
21 editions published between 1985 and 1988 in English and held by 879 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Swahili girl is abducted by a Zimwi and told to be the voice inside his singing drum
Anansi finds a fool : an Ashanti tale by
Verna Aardema(
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4 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 879 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lazy Anansi seeks to trick someone into doing the heavy work of laying his fish trap, but instead he is fooled into doing the job himself. Anansi, in human form, is tricked by Bonsu when they go fishing
4 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 879 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lazy Anansi seeks to trick someone into doing the heavy work of laying his fish trap, but instead he is fooled into doing the job himself. Anansi, in human form, is tricked by Bonsu when they go fishing
Princess Gorilla and a new kind of water : a Mpongwe tale by
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7 editions published between 1987 and 1991 in English and held by 806 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
King Gorilla decrees that no one may marry his daughter until a suitor strong enough to consume a barrel of strange, smelly water can be found
7 editions published between 1987 and 1991 in English and held by 806 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
King Gorilla decrees that no one may marry his daughter until a suitor strong enough to consume a barrel of strange, smelly water can be found
Koi and the kola nuts : a tale from Liberia by
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5 editions published between 1999 and 2003 in English and held by 775 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An African folktale in which the son of the chief must make his way in the world with only a sackful of kola nuts and the help of some creatures that he has treated with kindness
5 editions published between 1999 and 2003 in English and held by 775 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An African folktale in which the son of the chief must make his way in the world with only a sackful of kola nuts and the help of some creatures that he has treated with kindness
What's so funny, Ketu? : a Nuer tale by
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10 editions published between 1982 and 1994 in 3 languages and held by 738 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For saving the life of a snake, Ketu is rewarded by being allowed to hear animals think
10 editions published between 1982 and 1994 in 3 languages and held by 738 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For saving the life of a snake, Ketu is rewarded by being allowed to hear animals think
Behind the back of the mountain; Black folktales from southern Africa by
Verna Aardema(
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7 editions published between 1973 and 1974 in English and held by 718 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten folk legends from southern Africa include Hottentot, Zulu, and Bantu tales
7 editions published between 1973 and 1974 in English and held by 718 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten folk legends from southern Africa include Hottentot, Zulu, and Bantu tales
The Vingananee and the tree toad : a Liberian tale by
Verna Aardema(
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7 editions published between 1983 and 1988 in English and Afrikaans and held by 635 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A strange animal called the Vingananee beats up all the other animals and eats their stew until the tiny Tree Toad offers to fight him
7 editions published between 1983 and 1988 in English and Afrikaans and held by 635 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A strange animal called the Vingananee beats up all the other animals and eats their stew until the tiny Tree Toad offers to fight him
This for that : a Tonga tale by
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3 editions published between 1995 and 1997 in English and held by 621 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rabbit tricks the other animals of the African plain into giving her food and other treats
3 editions published between 1995 and 1997 in English and held by 621 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rabbit tricks the other animals of the African plain into giving her food and other treats
Tales from the story hat by
Verna Aardema(
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7 editions published in 1960 in English and held by 559 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of nine folk tales from Africa
7 editions published in 1960 in English and held by 559 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of nine folk tales from Africa
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Aardema, Verna Africa Africa, East Anansi--(Legendary character) Animals Ashanti (African people) Authors, American Authorship Bicycles Big books Blame Cats Children's stories Children's stories, Swahili Congo (Democratic Republic) Curious George (Fictitious character) Droughts Folk literature, African Folklore Foxes Frogs Honey Jungle animals Kamba (African people) Kenya Kenya--Ilkaputiei Kola nuts Liberia Lion Maasai (African people) Mexico Mice Monkeys Mosquitoes Nandi (African people) Nuer (African people) Rabbits Rain and rainfall Rats Sharks Southern Africa Stories in rhyme Sudan Swahili-speaking peoples Tales Tanzania--Zanzibar Tonga (Zambezi people) Tricksters West Africa Zambia
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Alternative Names
Aardema, V. 1911-2000
Aardema, Verna Norberg 1911-2000
Aardema, Verna Norberg Aardema, 1911-2000
Verna Aardema Ameerika Ühendriikide lastekirjanik
Verna Aardema American children's writer
Verna Aardema Amerikaans schrijfster (1911-2000)
Verna Aardema auteure de littérature d'enfance américaine
Verna Aardema escriptora de literatura infantil estatunidenca
Verna Aardema escritora de literatura infantil estadounidense
Verna Aardema scríbhneoir Meiriceánach
Vugteveen, Verna Norberg Aardema 1911-2000
വെർണ ആർഡെമ
아데마, 버나 1911-2000
아드마, 베르나 1911-2000
아르데마, 베르나 1911-2000
아아르데마, 베르나 1911-2000
알디마, 버나 1911-2000
アーダマ, バーナ
アールデマ, ヴェルナ
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