About How The Tortoise Broke Its Shell (An African Folktale) by Vivia Uwakwe:
In this timeless African folktale told across different tribes the origin of the unique pattern on the tortoise’s shell is revealed.
Set in animal land, it follows the greedy and mischievous Mbe, the tortoise’s quest for food, and his fallout with the friendly birds of the sky including Angulu, the friendly vulture, Awodi, the falcon, and Ugo, the no-nonsense eagle.
Along the journey, the tortoise learns the consequences of being greedy and breaching trust in friendships.
Passed down through generations, weaves a tapestry of culture, humor, and moral insight. “How The Tortoise Broke Its Shell” invites little child readers and their parents to immerse themselves in the rich tradition of African storytelling.
Every twist and turn leads to a deeper understanding of a timeless and universally resonant message.
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Author Bio:
Vivian Uwakwe is a gifted, self-taught artist who takes pride in her African heritage. She is on a
mission to document all the stories her father, a fantastic storyteller, told her as a child.
In addition, she is rewriting several African folktales in simple modern language and creating beautiful illustrations for them to catch the minds of young kids around the world.
Vivian has designed several other Afrocentric books and stationery including notebooks, journals, coloring, and activity books. She prides herself on bringing diversity and representation to the global art scene through her Afrocentric designs. She puts a unique twist of African infusion in her designs, making them appealing to audiences worldwide.
Her book, How The Tortoise Broke Its Shell (An African Folktale) became an Amazon Number 1 Best Seller in the United Kingdom and Number 5 in the United States in the African Folktales Category shortly after its release.