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Head, Body, Legs: A Story from Liberia

Description:

A magical retelling of a creation story from Liberia.

"Long ago, Head was all by himself.
He had no legs, no arms, no body.
He rolled everywhere."

Head is all alone. Body bounces along, Arms swing about, and Legs stand around. They can't do much by themselves, so they try to join together. But how? Should Head attach to the belly button? Should Legs stand on Arms? If only they can work together, everything will be perfect.

This vibrant, joyous retelling of a traditional Liberian creation story shows how much can be accomplished with a little cooperation.
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

reschool-Grade 2--This humorous story from Liberia's Dan people suggests that all must work together to succeed in life. A disembodied Head rolls along but can't get the cherries or mangoes he wants to eat until he discovers Arms. Arms attach to Head and they are nearly squashed by Body. As Head assembles various parts, each piece attaches itself in a strange way until finally, with the addition of Legs, Head can recompose to make a full person-and those mangoes are delicious. The story is enhanced by expressionistic paintings whose bright-colored backgrounds make the black-and-yellow figures stand out. Colors and patterns were inspired by flags from the Fante people of coastal Ghana. Perfect for flannelboard and silly enough to enchant young listeners, this is a good tale to add to the storytelling repertoire.
Susan Hepler, Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Alexandria, VA
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

PreS.-Gr. 2. "Long ago, Head was all by himself," begins this raucous creation story from Liberia. Propelling himself by the ears, Head rolls the ground, scrounging for food. Then, at the base of a cherry tree, he meets two arms. They form a team: Head spots the cherries, and Arms pick them. Then Body bounces up, and the three parts join together--Head at Body's belly button, Arms by Head's ears. They find a mango tree, but the fruit is unreachable--until two legs appear. After much hilarious readjusting, Legs finally attach properly to Body, while Arms triumphantly reach for the mango. The graceful, spare text pauses in just the right places for comic effect, and Paschkis' vibrant paintings expertly avoid the story's grotesque possibilities by showing the opaque, black body parts as stylized symbols rather than realistic anatomy, swirling against uncluttered, tropical-colored backgrounds. A strikingly illustrated, unusual folktale, this will hit story-hour crowds right in the funny bone. Gillian Engberg
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!

W. · February 23, 2022

Whimsical and great message.

5.0 out of 5 stars Head, Body, Kegs

J. · January 17, 2020

This is a darling early childhood book. I ordered several copies as gifts after seeing it.

5.0 out of 5 stars My son's favorite book!

M. · November 20, 2013

I love this book and so does my son! Winner! Before we read the book, we look at a map to see where the book was written. Then we read the book together. There are so many great topics that come from this story.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality item

B.R. · September 4, 2017

Fast shipping. Excellent quality item.

5.0 out of 5 stars Really fun to read with a child

R. · June 20, 2010

This is a whimsical story - Kids enjoy the images and funny situations - and it invites worthwhile conversation about cooperation.

4.0 out of 5 stars My sons want this one all the time!

K.S. · July 15, 2008

This Liberian story immediatly became one of the top 5 favourites of my sons (ages 3 and 5). Though short, it is a very funny, warm-hearted story about how the main body parts - head, body, legs and arms - met and decided to join together as one body.The story is of course a metaphor for the benefits of working together, and unity.The only drawback is that it is short - I would rather have bought a book with three stories like this. This is often the case with children's books - you get only one short story per book, which makes little sense, other than to maximize profit for the publisher and the authors.

Great story

F. · February 21, 2016

Great story about working together.

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Head, Body, Legs: A Story from Liberia

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Visit the Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) Store

Head, Body, Legs: A Story from Liberia

Product ID: U0805065709
Condition: New

4.8

Head, Body, Legs: A Story from Liberia-0
Type: Hardcover

AED22106

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

This item qualifies for free delivery

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United States

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

All product information, images, descriptions, and reviews originate from the manufacturer or from trusted sellers overseas. BOLO is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an authorized retailer for most brands listed on our website unless stated otherwise.

While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.

Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

A magical retelling of a creation story from Liberia.

"Long ago, Head was all by himself.
He had no legs, no arms, no body.
He rolled everywhere."

Head is all alone. Body bounces along, Arms swing about, and Legs stand around. They can't do much by themselves, so they try to join together. But how? Should Head attach to the belly button? Should Legs stand on Arms? If only they can work together, everything will be perfect.

This vibrant, joyous retelling of a traditional Liberian creation story shows how much can be accomplished with a little cooperation.
Read more

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

reschool-Grade 2--This humorous story from Liberia's Dan people suggests that all must work together to succeed in life. A disembodied Head rolls along but can't get the cherries or mangoes he wants to eat until he discovers Arms. Arms attach to Head and they are nearly squashed by Body. As Head assembles various parts, each piece attaches itself in a strange way until finally, with the addition of Legs, Head can recompose to make a full person-and those mangoes are delicious. The story is enhanced by expressionistic paintings whose bright-colored backgrounds make the black-and-yellow figures stand out. Colors and patterns were inspired by flags from the Fante people of coastal Ghana. Perfect for flannelboard and silly enough to enchant young listeners, this is a good tale to add to the storytelling repertoire.
Susan Hepler, Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Alexandria, VA
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

PreS.-Gr. 2. "Long ago, Head was all by himself," begins this raucous creation story from Liberia. Propelling himself by the ears, Head rolls the ground, scrounging for food. Then, at the base of a cherry tree, he meets two arms. They form a team: Head spots the cherries, and Arms pick them. Then Body bounces up, and the three parts join together--Head at Body's belly button, Arms by Head's ears. They find a mango tree, but the fruit is unreachable--until two legs appear. After much hilarious readjusting, Legs finally attach properly to Body, while Arms triumphantly reach for the mango. The graceful, spare text pauses in just the right places for comic effect, and Paschkis' vibrant paintings expertly avoid the story's grotesque possibilities by showing the opaque, black body parts as stylized symbols rather than realistic anatomy, swirling against uncluttered, tropical-colored backgrounds. A strikingly illustrated, unusual folktale, this will hit story-hour crowds right in the funny bone. Gillian Engberg
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!

W. · February 23, 2022

Whimsical and great message.

5.0 out of 5 stars Head, Body, Kegs

J. · January 17, 2020

This is a darling early childhood book. I ordered several copies as gifts after seeing it.

5.0 out of 5 stars My son's favorite book!

M. · November 20, 2013

I love this book and so does my son! Winner! Before we read the book, we look at a map to see where the book was written. Then we read the book together. There are so many great topics that come from this story.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality item

B.R. · September 4, 2017

Fast shipping. Excellent quality item.

5.0 out of 5 stars Really fun to read with a child

R. · June 20, 2010

This is a whimsical story - Kids enjoy the images and funny situations - and it invites worthwhile conversation about cooperation.

4.0 out of 5 stars My sons want this one all the time!

K.S. · July 15, 2008

This Liberian story immediatly became one of the top 5 favourites of my sons (ages 3 and 5). Though short, it is a very funny, warm-hearted story about how the main body parts - head, body, legs and arms - met and decided to join together as one body.The story is of course a metaphor for the benefits of working together, and unity.The only drawback is that it is short - I would rather have bought a book with three stories like this. This is often the case with children's books - you get only one short story per book, which makes little sense, other than to maximize profit for the publisher and the authors.

Great story

F. · February 21, 2016

Great story about working together.

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