The education of Nagomo

A fable for our time in the tradition of Aesop, La Fontaine, and Kipling. This beautifully illustrated children's book focuses on the "hot" environmental issues of today. Through the techniques of magic and imagery, this story in fable form teaches children about the thorny problems currently facing animals and humans. Its purpose is to give children insight into such ideas as conservation, habitat destruction, overpopulation, poaching, and extinction, by looking at certain endangered animal including the rhino, elephant, addax, cheetah, and gorilla. The story is projected through the eyes of an eight-year-old boy from Zaire and his magical friend and mentor, the Patron Wizard of the animals of Africa . Guaranteed to delight young and old alike. Foreword by Michael Dee, curator of the Los Angeles Zoo. Recommended for ages seven through adult.