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This engaging children's story brings a West African folktale to life for a contemporary audience. The narrative follows Ma Sheep Thunder and her energetic son Ram Lightning as they are forced to leave their earthly home due to Ram’s mischievous adventures. Through vibrant illustrations and lively prose, the book invites young readers into a world of thunderous excitement and electric friendship, encouraging imagination and a love for diverse cultural stories.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Ashley Bryan
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