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Children's Fiction General

Kitoto the Mighty

by (author) Tololwa Mollel

illustrated by Kristi Frost

Publisher
Fitzhenry and Whiteside
Initial publish date
Apr 1998
Category
General, Anthologies
Recommended Age
5 to 8
Recommended Grade
k to 3
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780773730199
    Publish Date
    Apr 1998
    List Price
    $9.95

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Description

High in the sky, a hawk circled and searched. Then Quick as an arrow, he dropped to the ground.

To little Kitoto, each day brings constant danger. Even his search for food can end in disaster, especially when the sharp-eyed hawk is looking for his breakfast, too.

Then Kitoto has an idea. If he could find and make friends with the most powerful being on the Savannah, he would never have to be afraid again. His journey leads him to amazing places and a very remarkable discovery.

With his usual wit and humor, Tololwa M. Mollel sends a mighty message to those who might seem weak or small.

About the authors

Tololwa Mollel is a children's author, dramatist and storyteller, who has written sixteen books and several plays as well as stories that he created or adapted for performance. His books include award-winning titles such as Orphan Boy, Rhinos for Lunch and Big Boy, and My Rows and Piles of Coins. His books have been translated into various South African languages and into Korean. He lives in Edmonton, Alberta.

Tololwa Mollel's profile page

Kristi Frost's profile page

Editorial Reviews

Kitoto challenges readers to decide how greatness might be measured.
— School Library Journal

Teachers looking for multicultural texts will treasure this authentic African story.
— Children's Literature

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