description: Retells the Yoruba creation myth in which the deity Obatala descends from the sky to create the world
language: English
title: The Origin of Life on Earth: An African Creation Myth
titlecomplete: The Origin of Life on Earth: An African Creation Myth
genres: Cultural, Picture Books, Multicultural Literature, Childrens, Folklore, Africa
ratings_count: 58
awards: awardedAt: 725875200000
name: Coretta Scott King Book Award
category: Illustrator, name: Children’s Africana Book Award
category: Best Book for Young Children
publisher: Sights Production