Sunday, April 1, 2012

A-Z Challenge: A is for African Traditions: Ashanti to Zulu









April is here and so begins the blogging from A to Z Challenge! For the whole month, I will be blogging and sharing with you a variety of  wonderful picture books that have multicultural themes and backgrounds! Enjoy and Happy Reading!
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A is for African Traditions in Ashanti to Zulu.



Author: Margaret Musgrove

Publisher: Puffin Books, July 15th, 1992

Topic/Themes: African Cultures and Traditons

Ages: 3 and up

Info about the book:

Artists Leo and Diane Dillon won their second consecutive Caldecott Medal for this stunning ABC of African culture. 

This Caldecott Medal-winning book gives fascinating facts about African tribes and customs. The different tribes are listed in alphabetical order, and the illustrations are rich and beautiful.

Why I like this book: 

This book brings back wonderful memories of my childhood. It was a family favorite to check out at the library. :) the illustrations are just amazing in detail and vibrance. Experience Africa and her many cultures as you flip through the pages from A to Z!



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