Brer Rabbit and the Goober Patch

The story of Brer Rabbit has origins in several world cultures and tells a common tale of a trickster who succeeds by his wits rather than by brawn. This cunning creature steals peanuts from Brer Fox's garden patch, then blames Brer Bear for the mess. This well known tale has inspired movies and literary compositions. This lively book contains original artwork, historical context of the story, recounts folktales from diverse cultures and defines words unique to this fascinating tale.