Lucky Grain of Corn - Arabic-English Author:Veronique Tadjo Soro's parent's give him a lucky grain of corn, but a bird steals it away. Soro runs after the bird, meeting many friendly animals and people along the way. When he finally catches up with the bird, Soro learns that magic is not always where we think it is. A beautiful, magical tale drawn from the richness of African culture and folklore, with r... more »hythmic text and stunning, vibrant illustrations.« less