num_pages: 40
description: Illus. in full color. "Bowane, the cat, has asked for the hand of a beautiful feline and is returning to his future wife's village with a basket of copper and trinkets. On the way, he invites one friend after another to accompany him. But delays stall the wedding party--for years--and when the entourage finally reaches Tondo, they are not welcome. This satisfying tale owes its success to a clean, straightforward telling and beautiful illustrations. Perfect for reading aloud, this is a traveling tale for all collections."--(starred) School Library Journal. 
language: English
title: Traveling to Tondo: A Tale of the Nkundo of Zaire
titlecomplete: Traveling to Tondo: A Tale of the Nkundo of Zaire
genres: Picture Books, Africa, Childrens
ratings_count: 49
places: West Africa, Zaire
publisher: Dragonfly Books