The Seven Days of Kwanzaa


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Every year, for seven days beginning December 26th, African- Americans celebrate their heritage during the Kwanzaa holiday. In this book, you will find recipes for African dishes to make a Kwanzaa feast, and instructions for making masks, African toe puppets, and other Kwanzaa gifts.




The Seven Days of Kwanzaa


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This book offers a fun introduction for young children to the celebration of Kwanzaa, complete with vibrant illustrations and simple facts that tell the history and importance of this original African-American holiday. Full color.




Seven Days of Kwanzaa


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Like the holiday itself, Seven Days of Kwanzaa celebrates people pulling together to make things better. John Ward's illustrations illuminate a text that honors the richness of African-American culture and traditions--from lighting candles to singing songs to storytelling. Full color.




Kwanzaa


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Kwanzaa: a celebration of family, community, and culture.




Seven Candles for Kwanzaa


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In this spirited introduction to Kwanzaa, Andrea Davis Pinkney explains the meaning of the week-long African-American winter holiday and the special way each day is celebrated. The text is simple and straightforward, and pronunciation guides are provided for the Swahili words sprinkled throughout. Filled with facts about the festival, this is a perfect selection for anyone interested in learning more about this unique holiday." A congenial combination of text and pictures that can be used by older children as well as picture book readers."-- Booklist, starred review




My First Kwanzaa


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A girl describes how she and her family celebrate the seven days of Kwanzaa.




Kevin's Kwanzaa


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Kevin is excited for his turn to light the candles on the last night of Kwanzaa. As he narrates through the week of Kwanzaa, readers learn about the origins, purpose, and rituals of this holiday.




Seven Days of Kwanzaa


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Every year, for seven days beginning December 26th, African-Americans celebrate their heritage during the Kwanzaa holiday. In this book, you can find out about that special time so you can celebrate the seven days of Kwanzaa, too. Learn about the seven candles representing the seven days of Kwanzaa. Follow the recipes for such dishes as Ashanti Peanut Soup and Sengalese Cookies to make a Kwanzaa feast. Use the instructions to make masks and African toe puppets and other wonderful ¿zawadi¿ -- special Kwanzaa gifts. Learn Swahili for ¿What news?¿ (¿Habari gani¿) and other Swahili words and phrases that are part of the holiday. Then join in the celebration! Illustrations. Compact format. Juvenile audiences.




Kinara Park Kids


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Celebrate Kwanzaa


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An introduction to the symbols and concepts of the African-American holiday Kwanzaa.