The Story of Kwanzaa: A Kwanzaa Holiday Book for Kids

by Donna L. Washington

Book Overview

It's time for Kwanzaa Light the candles on the kinara Fly the bendera, and tell stories from Africa The festival of Kwanzaa was originated by Dr. Maulana Karenga to honor the customs and history of African Americans. The seven principles of Kwanzaa, called the Nguzo Saba, serve to remind African Americans of the struggles of the past, and also focus on present-day achievements and goals for the future. The holiday fun continues with activities at...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0064462005
• ISBN13: 9780064462006
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.0" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

LOVE IT

We think teaching our children about cultural diversity is a must so we bought this book and it is Wonderful . It has little how tos and reciepies that were great for us as a family becouse we had no idea how to help her celebrate this holiday . Now on the first night of Kwanzaa we have a traditional dinner and the kids make cow tail switches to help bring the story to life