Juba This, Juba That

by Helaine Becker

Traditional juba rhythms have a long history. They originated in Nigeria as hand-clapping games. People who were brought to the New World as slaves fought hard to keep their culture alive against terrible odds. They transformed 'juba' rhythms into work songs that were passed down orally and Juba This, Juba That is based on one of the most popular songs. Children will have fun discovering the story told in the art about a boy named Juba who follows...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0887769756
• ISBN13: 9780887769757
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.4" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 2 to 5 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten