Joseph's Cradle
Author: Daly, Jude
ISBN: 9781910959794
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Year First Published: 2019
Pages: 32
Dimensions: 285mm x 240mm x
Format: Hardback
Description:
A heartwarming story about an African village and the importance of community and traditions
At the heart of Joseph’s African village is a great tree, and the villagers have lived contentedly for generations in its shelter.
When the tree falls down, Joseph carves a beautiful cradle for his first child, Sisi. And so begins a very special tradition…Every new baby in the village is rocked in Joseph’s cradle, and has her or his name carved on it.
But when Joseph's house is burned down in a veld fire, the precious cradle disappears… Will the old traditions be lost too, or will Joseph and his cradle return to the village?
ISBN: 9781910959794
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Year First Published: 2019
Pages: 32
Dimensions: 285mm x 240mm x
Format: Hardback
Description:
A heartwarming story about an African village and the importance of community and traditions
At the heart of Joseph’s African village is a great tree, and the villagers have lived contentedly for generations in its shelter.
When the tree falls down, Joseph carves a beautiful cradle for his first child, Sisi. And so begins a very special tradition…Every new baby in the village is rocked in Joseph’s cradle, and has her or his name carved on it.
But when Joseph's house is burned down in a veld fire, the precious cradle disappears… Will the old traditions be lost too, or will Joseph and his cradle return to the village?
