Author: Steven Christopher Thedford
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975973042
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Kwanzaa Gets An A tells the story about how the name of the holiday came into existence using a griot, an African Storyteller. In other words, as the griot tells the story of Kwanzaa Gets an A, the children will respond Ashe (ah-Shay), which is a West African word that means to bring about change.
Kwanzaa Gets an A
Author: Steven Thedford
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975973073
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
My daughter, Kennedy I.Thedford, inspired me to write about why the African American holiday of Kwanzaa has two A s when the Swahili word has only one. She asked the question because all other holidays, such as Christmas and Hanukkah, have a story behind them. What was the story of Kwanzaa? I didn t have an answer, so I began researching the holiday. In conducting that research, I ran across different stories of why Kwanzaa has that extra A. One explanation said that an extra A was added to the end of the word Kwanzaa to distinguish the American celebration of the holiday from the African word of Kwanza. Another author said the extra letter was added to the Swahili word to give the word seven letters to match the seven principles and symbols of the holiday. Yet, after reading a couple of Dr. Karenga s books, I learned that Kwanzaa has two A s because he added an extra to the word kwanza at the first celebration so that all seven children present could participate, an African tradition. Also, this research inspired me to write the picture book titled, Kwanzaa Gets an A and this is the first picture book that tells the story of Kwanzaa.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975973073
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
My daughter, Kennedy I.Thedford, inspired me to write about why the African American holiday of Kwanzaa has two A s when the Swahili word has only one. She asked the question because all other holidays, such as Christmas and Hanukkah, have a story behind them. What was the story of Kwanzaa? I didn t have an answer, so I began researching the holiday. In conducting that research, I ran across different stories of why Kwanzaa has that extra A. One explanation said that an extra A was added to the end of the word Kwanzaa to distinguish the American celebration of the holiday from the African word of Kwanza. Another author said the extra letter was added to the Swahili word to give the word seven letters to match the seven principles and symbols of the holiday. Yet, after reading a couple of Dr. Karenga s books, I learned that Kwanzaa has two A s because he added an extra to the word kwanza at the first celebration so that all seven children present could participate, an African tradition. Also, this research inspired me to write the picture book titled, Kwanzaa Gets an A and this is the first picture book that tells the story of Kwanzaa.
Li'l Rabbit's Kwanzaa
Author: Donna L. Washington
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060728167
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Li'l Rabbit is not having a very good Kwanzaa. Granna Rabbit is sick, and so his family won't celebrate his favorite part of Kwanzaa this year: a big feast called Karamu. Li'l Rabbit knows what to do! He'll find Granna Rabbit a special treat for Karamu so she can celebrate anyway. He looks under a pile of logs, in the field, and in the pond and along the way meets Groundhog, Momma Field Mouse, and the frogs—but he doesn't find anything for Granna Rabbit. Maybe I'm just too little to help Granna Rabbit celebrate Kwanzaa, Li'l Rabbit thinks. Or maybe he just needs a little help from his family and friends. Inspired by Brer Rabbit, a trickster character from the African-American folklore tradition, the story of Li'l Rabbit captures the true meaning of Kwanzaa—coming together to help others.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060728167
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Li'l Rabbit is not having a very good Kwanzaa. Granna Rabbit is sick, and so his family won't celebrate his favorite part of Kwanzaa this year: a big feast called Karamu. Li'l Rabbit knows what to do! He'll find Granna Rabbit a special treat for Karamu so she can celebrate anyway. He looks under a pile of logs, in the field, and in the pond and along the way meets Groundhog, Momma Field Mouse, and the frogs—but he doesn't find anything for Granna Rabbit. Maybe I'm just too little to help Granna Rabbit celebrate Kwanzaa, Li'l Rabbit thinks. Or maybe he just needs a little help from his family and friends. Inspired by Brer Rabbit, a trickster character from the African-American folklore tradition, the story of Li'l Rabbit captures the true meaning of Kwanzaa—coming together to help others.
Santa's Kwanzaa
Author: Garen Thomas
Publisher: Jump At The Sun
ISBN: 9780786851669
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Santa lays the last present beneath the last Christmas tree and returns weary-eyed to the North Pole-to the surprise of a lifetime. From the twenty-sixth day of December to January first, Santa and his family delight in the Kwanzaa tradition, and have a jolly-good time. But as the last day approaches, Santa is still filled with the holiday spirit and wants to do something extra special to show his love for humanity. What more can Santa give? Painfully funny merry-making wraps up sweetly in this risible and enchanting celebration of two holidays under one cover!
Publisher: Jump At The Sun
ISBN: 9780786851669
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Santa lays the last present beneath the last Christmas tree and returns weary-eyed to the North Pole-to the surprise of a lifetime. From the twenty-sixth day of December to January first, Santa and his family delight in the Kwanzaa tradition, and have a jolly-good time. But as the last day approaches, Santa is still filled with the holiday spirit and wants to do something extra special to show his love for humanity. What more can Santa give? Painfully funny merry-making wraps up sweetly in this risible and enchanting celebration of two holidays under one cover!
Celebrate Kwanzaa with Boots and Her Kittens
Author: F. Isabel Campoy
Publisher: Alfaguara
ISBN: 9781598201352
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Every day of Kwanzaa a family searches for their missing cat, and finally, on the last day, they find Boots, and a big surprise.
Publisher: Alfaguara
ISBN: 9781598201352
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Every day of Kwanzaa a family searches for their missing cat, and finally, on the last day, they find Boots, and a big surprise.
Celebrate Kwanzaa
Author: Carolyn Otto
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426303197
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
An introduction to the symbols and concepts of the African-American holiday Kwanzaa.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426303197
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
An introduction to the symbols and concepts of the African-American holiday Kwanzaa.
Have a Happy . . .
Author: Mildred Pitts Walter
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780380713141
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Upset because his birthday falls on Christmas and will therefore be eclipsed as usual, and worried that there is less money because his father is out of work, eleven-year-old Chris takes solace in the carvings he is preparing for Kwanzaa, the Afro-American celebration of their cultural heritage.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780380713141
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Upset because his birthday falls on Christmas and will therefore be eclipsed as usual, and worried that there is less money because his father is out of work, eleven-year-old Chris takes solace in the carvings he is preparing for Kwanzaa, the Afro-American celebration of their cultural heritage.
Together for Kwanzaa
Author: Juwanda G. Ford
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0307560708
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Kwanzaa is Kayla’s favorite time of year. But this year, it looks as if a heavy snowstorm will keep her big brother, Khari, from getting home in time for the festivities! Will Khari miss the celebration completely? Or will Kayla and her brother somehow find a way to be together for Kwanzaa? A perfect introduction to Kwanzaa, this book will teach children all about the traditions and practices that make it a special winter holiday.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0307560708
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Kwanzaa is Kayla’s favorite time of year. But this year, it looks as if a heavy snowstorm will keep her big brother, Khari, from getting home in time for the festivities! Will Khari miss the celebration completely? Or will Kayla and her brother somehow find a way to be together for Kwanzaa? A perfect introduction to Kwanzaa, this book will teach children all about the traditions and practices that make it a special winter holiday.
December
Author: K. C. Kelley
Publisher: 12 Months
ISBN: 9781489677143
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"First published by Child's World in 2015"--Title page verso.
Publisher: 12 Months
ISBN: 9781489677143
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"First published by Child's World in 2015"--Title page verso.
Kwanzaa Gets an A
Author: Steven Christopher Thedford
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975973042
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Kwanzaa Gets An A tells the story about how the name of the holiday came into existence using a griot, an African Storyteller. In other words, as the griot tells the story of Kwanzaa Gets an A, the children will respond Ashe (ah-Shay), which is a West African word that means to bring about change.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975973042
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Kwanzaa Gets An A tells the story about how the name of the holiday came into existence using a griot, an African Storyteller. In other words, as the griot tells the story of Kwanzaa Gets an A, the children will respond Ashe (ah-Shay), which is a West African word that means to bring about change.
Encyclopedia of African American History [3 volumes]
Author: Leslie M. Alexander
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1851097740
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1272
Book Description
A fresh compilation of essays and entries based on the latest research, this work documents African American culture and political activism from the slavery era through the 20th century. Encyclopedia of African American History introduces readers to the significant people, events, sociopolitical movements, and ideas that have shaped African American life from earliest contact between African peoples and Europeans through the late 20th century. This encyclopedia places the African American experience in the context of the entire African diaspora, with entries organized in sections on African/European contact and enslavement, culture, resistance and identity during enslavement, political activism from the Revolutionary War to Southern emancipation, political activism from Reconstruction to the modern Civil Rights movement, black nationalism and urbanization, and Pan-Africanism and contemporary black America. Based on the latest scholarship and engagingly written, there is no better go-to reference for exploring the history of African Americans and their distinctive impact on American society, politics, business, literature, art, food, clothing, music, language, and technology.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1851097740
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1272
Book Description
A fresh compilation of essays and entries based on the latest research, this work documents African American culture and political activism from the slavery era through the 20th century. Encyclopedia of African American History introduces readers to the significant people, events, sociopolitical movements, and ideas that have shaped African American life from earliest contact between African peoples and Europeans through the late 20th century. This encyclopedia places the African American experience in the context of the entire African diaspora, with entries organized in sections on African/European contact and enslavement, culture, resistance and identity during enslavement, political activism from the Revolutionary War to Southern emancipation, political activism from Reconstruction to the modern Civil Rights movement, black nationalism and urbanization, and Pan-Africanism and contemporary black America. Based on the latest scholarship and engagingly written, there is no better go-to reference for exploring the history of African Americans and their distinctive impact on American society, politics, business, literature, art, food, clothing, music, language, and technology.