This is another book that jumped out at me while at the library. It's a great little story, and a very quick read - only 32 pages. When my nephew's just a little older, I may pick up a copy for him. ( )

An adaptation of of African folklore re-told and illustrated by Eisner. The story follows a traditional African tale of a prince who liberates his village from a neighboring tribe. Eisner has an uncanny knack for illustrating the darker side of human nature no whether in the tenements of New York City or a village in sub-Saharan Africa.