Campbell, Joseph.
The Power of Myth
with Bill Moyers
, ed. Betty Sue Flowers. Doubleday: New York, 1988
The book which is based on the PBS special in which Moyers spoke to Joseph Campbell about his life long study of mythology. The conversations took place in 1985-1986. Campbell died in 1987.
Courlander, Harold.
A Treasury of African Folklore
. New York: Marlowe & Company, 1996.
This is an extensive and unique collection or myths, tales, traditions and beliefs of the various peoples found in Africa.
Gatti, Alexander.
Tales from the African Plains
. New York: Dutton Children’s Books, 1994.
These are stories of the people who live on the great plains of Africa. The stories are accompanied by paintings by George Alexander. These paintings help to evoke life on the plains: the dusty grasslands, exotic wildlife, and village life.
Knappert, Jan.
Kings, Gods, & Spirits from African Mythology
. New York: Peter Books, 1986.
This is one in a series of books on myths from different cultures. It has wonderful illustrations that support the myths and stories that are told. The stories are very readable and older children would find this book interesting.
Larunga, Rute.
Myths and Legends from Ghana for African-American Cultures
. Mogodore, Telecraft Books, 1992.
This is a book of stories from the Ashanti and Hausa peoples of Africa. The author retells stories she heard as a child. There are some nice accompanying drawings by Lou Turechek.
Mbitu, Ngangar and Rancor Prime.
Essential African Mythology: Stories That Changed The World
. San Francisco: Thorsons An Imprint of Harper Collins Publishers, 1997.
This along with the Courlander book offer a very comprehensive look at the many stories from Africa.