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The Story of Kwanzaa: A Kwanzaa Holiday Book for Kids
Contributor(s): Washington, Donna L. (Author), Taylor, Stephen (Illustrator)
ISBN: 0064462005     ISBN-13: 9780064462006
Publisher: HarperCollins
OUR PRICE:   $8.09  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: September 1997
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Annotation: With simple, straightforward text and bright, colorful illustrations framed with traditional African textile patterns, this is a welcome introduction to the African-American holiday of Kwanzaa. Activities in the back invite readers to join in the celebration. Full color.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Kwanzaa
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - African-american
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Africa
Dewey: 394.261
LCCN: 95022356
Lexile Measure: 720
Series: Trophy Picture Books (Paperback)
Physical Information: 0.18" H x 8" W x 8.06" (0.28 lbs) 40 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
- Holiday - Kwanzaa
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 21210
Reading Level: 4.3   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:

It's time for Kwanzaa

Light the candles on the kinara Fly the bendera, and tell stories from Africa The festival of Kwanzaa was originated by Dr. Maulana Karenga to honor the customs and history of African Americans.

The seven principles of Kwanzaa, called the Nguzo Saba, serve to remind African Americans of the struggles of the past, and also focus on present-day achievements and goals for the future.

The holiday fun continues with activities at the end of the book, including making your own cow-tail switch and baking benne cakes.

Contributor Bio(s): Washington, Donna L.: -

Donna L. Washington is a professional storyteller, multiple-award-winning recording artist, and author. She performs all over the country at festivals, schools, and libraries and gives workshops for parents and educators as well. Her many storytelling recordings have received Gold and Silver Parents' Choice Awards, Storytelling World Awards, iParenting Awards, Children's Music Web Awards, National Parenting Publications Awards Honors, and many more. Ms. Washington lives with her husband, two children, and two cats in Durham, North Carolina.Taylor, Stephen: - Donna L. Washington is a talented actress, writer and storyteller. She has written and performed many one-woman plays. The Story of Kwanzaa is her first book for children. Ms. Washington lives in Evanston, IL.

Stephen Taylor has illustrated two other children's books: Puddleduck, by Nancy Hundal, and Our Wonderful World, by Joseph Blakey. Mr. Taylor lives in Toronto, Ontario.Washington, Donna L.: -

Donna L. Washington is a professional storyteller, multiple-award-winning recording artist, and author. She performs all over the country at festivals, schools, and libraries and gives workshops for parents and educators as well. Her many storytelling recordings have received Gold and Silver Parents' Choice Awards, Storytelling World Awards, iParenting Awards, Children's Music Web Awards, National Parenting Publications Awards Honors, and many more. Ms. Washington lives with her husband, two children, and two cats in Durham, North Carolina.

Taylor, Stephen: - Donna L. Washington is a talented actress, writer and storyteller. She has written and performed many one-woman plays. The Story of Kwanzaa is her first book for children. Ms. Washington lives in Evanston, IL.

Stephen Taylor has illustrated two other children's books: Puddleduck, by Nancy Hundal, and Our Wonderful World, by Joseph Blakey. Mr. Taylor lives in Toronto, Ontario.