Further Tales of Uncle Remus

Now, most folks don't realize it, because they're too busy to actuallysit and listen, but the creatures of the forest are a lot like youand me. They sing and dance and pull pranks, just like all folks do.Take the time Brer Bear got to bragging about how strong hewas-until Brer Turtle showed him what was what in a rope-pullingcontest. Or call to mind how Miz Cricket won a race against Brer Foxand made him buy her dinner at the best restaurant in town. Or recollect,if you will, how badly things went for the Doodang when hetook to the idea that he wanted more out of life than he'd already got.In over 30 tales from Black American folklore, award-winningauthor Julius Lester updates some all-time-classic stories for adultsand children of all ages. A hilarious reading by the author capturesall the colorful adventures of these timeless, familiar forest friends.