Imani's Gift at Kwanzaa

by Denise Burden-Patmon

Book Overview

The Kwanzaa celebration begins on December 26 and lasts for seven days. During Kwanzaa, African Americans remember their ancestors and celebrate the values that hold their communities together. Full color.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671798413
• ISBN13: 9780671798413
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Little Simon
• Length: 23 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Imani

Imani's Gift At Kwanza tells the story of how a Grandmother helps her grandchild understand Kwanzaa while braiding her hair- a typical ritual that many African Americans girls experience every day. I liked the way the grandmother used the symbols of the red, black, and green to describe what Kwanzaa meant to her. In other words, Kwanzaa is an African American Holiday that means something different to everybody. The Kwanzaa Coloring Book

Good Introduction to Kwanza for Children

This book is a good introduction to Kwanza for children and yes adults too. It explains the meaning of Kwanza, The symbols, and the terminolgy associated with this cultural festival.

We can all benefit from more Umoja

This is a great way to introduce children to other cultures, and specifically to Kwanzaa. One child, excited about celebrating Kwanzaa, learns that it is not about just her, but about Umoja or unity with others.