Ashanti to Zulu

Name: Ashanti to Zulu
ISBN: 9780140546040

African Traditions

Margaret Musgrove

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · July 15, 1992

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

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Who it’s for: An ABC of African culture pairs visual flair with information worth lingering over.
Themes: African cultural traditions
Genres: Alphabet Books, Africa for Kids, Customs & Traditions

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Artists Leo and Diane Dillon won their second consecutive Caldecott Medal for this stunning ABC of African culture. "Another virtuoso performance. . . . Such an astute blend of aesthetics and information is admirable, the child's eye will be rewarded many times over."--Booklist. ALA Notable Book; Caldecott Medal.

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An ABC of African culture pairs visual flair with information worth lingering over.

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African traditions approached through the alphabet
A blend of aesthetics and information

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A visual experience that rewards a child's close looking

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Alphabet Books	70%
Customs & Traditions	48%
Africa for Kids	46%

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Alphabet Books
African History for Kids
Africa for Kids

Authors: Margaret Musgrove
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: July 15, 1992
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: African cultural traditions
Reading lane: Alphabet Books