Journey through the grasslands of Africa amid lions and elephants, stroll through the bustling markets of Timbuctu, and enter the great Mali empire and the reign of Mansa Musa as a mother lovingly tells her young son of his magnificent and royal ancestry.

This beautifully illustrated picture book brings alive the majesty of Africa with vivid color and rich detail. Bold imagery and affirming text combine to create this heartwarming testimony of a mother's love.

...no matter how old or how tall you may grow or how far from home you may roam, in your precious eyes i'll always see My Little African King.                                                                                                                                                                                                    -from the book

Category
Young Readers

Publication Year
1999

Page Count
33