Jafta

by Hugh Lewin

Book Overview

Meet Jafta, a little boy growing up in an African village, who describes some of his everyday moods and feelings by comparing his actions to those of various animals. Filled with vibrant illustrations... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876142072
• Release Date: January 1983
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.5" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Emotions simply portrayed

This deceptively simple book provides a solid and strong read-aloud for the youngest listeners. The author helps children to name and put words to their strongly felt emotions. And the illustrator provides vibrant drawings of the animals named in each simile. Without screaming "multiculturalism", this lovely book also shares some of the environs of S. Africa. JAFTA has stood the test of time with my two toddlers.