description: Two fanciful African tribes -- the Funga &amp; Alafia -- are in conflict until the laughing river bubbles melodiously into their lives, bringing fun, friendship and peace. This enchanting lyrical folktale brings love and laughter into the lives of young and old. Fun-filled, colorful illustrations by New Zealand artist Ashley Smith are delightful and perfectly characterize the Funga and Alafia peoples. There is no limit to a child's Read along...Sing along...Play along...with Elizabeth Haze Vega. Author Vega is also a talented Orff musician and teacher, and THE LAUGHING RIVER includes easy-to-follow music, instructions for making and playing a drum, dance steps and hand motions to accompanying THE LAUGHING RIVER songs which are available on a companion audiotape. CHILDREN LOVE IT! Separate drum kit is also available.Companion musical audiotape ISBN 1877810363
language: English
title: The Laughing River: A Folktale for Peace (book)
titlecomplete: The Laughing River: A Folktale for Peace (book)(Folktales for Peace, V. 1)
ratings_count: 2
publisher: Rayve Productions