Dhegdeer: A Scary Somali Folktale, Retold by Marian (Ubah) A. Hassan, illustrated by Betsy Bowen, Minnesota Humanities Commision, 2006.

In this hair-raising cautionary tale from Somalia, the valley is plagued by the monstrous Dhegdheer, who gobbles up anyone unlucky enough to cross her path. A widow and her young son try to escape her. Will they be Dhegdheer's next meal or will their virtue save them and help bring an end to Dhegdheer's reign of terror? Full color children's book featuring original paintings by Betsy Bowen.

Dhegdheer

BOOK-DHEGDHEER-HC $15.95

Also available in paperback!

BOOK-DHEGDHEER-PB $7.95

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