K Is for Kwanzaa

by Juwanda G. Ford

Book Overview

A unique alphabet book for children and a wonderful introduction to Kwanzaa, the holiday that celebrates African American heritage.

K is for Kwanzaa explains different facets of the holiday, from A to Z. Each letter of the alphabet represents an English or Swahili word, accompanied by a simple definition explaining its importance or relation to Kwanzaa. For example: A is for Africa -- Africa is the second largest continent. It has many countries...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439560713
• ISBN13: 9780439560719
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Cartwheel Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.7" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A perfect book to share

A wonderful primer for anyone new to the ways and wonder of Kwanzaa.

K is for Kwanzaa--Great Book

Ford managed to teach about the Kwanzaa in an interesting way to children, and was not stereotypical. This is a great book to teach cultural diversity in the classroom, because it does not belittle any race or culture. Read it, and you'll see!!