It's Kwanzaa Time!


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Stories, recipes, and activities introduce the holiday of Kwanzaa and the ways in which it is celebrated.




My First Kwanzaa


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




Li'l Rabbit's Kwanzaa


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Li'l Rabbit is not having a very good Kwanzaa. Granna Rabbit is sick, and so his family won't celebrate his favorite part of Kwanzaa this year: a big feast called Karamu. Li'l Rabbit knows what to do! He'll find Granna Rabbit a special treat for Karamu so she can celebrate anyway. He looks under a pile of logs, in the field, and in the pond and along the way meets Groundhog, Momma Field Mouse, and the frogs—but he doesn't find anything for Granna Rabbit. Maybe I'm just too little to help Granna Rabbit celebrate Kwanzaa, Li'l Rabbit thinks. Or maybe he just needs a little help from his family and friends. Inspired by Brer Rabbit, a trickster character from the African-American folklore tradition, the story of Li'l Rabbit captures the true meaning of Kwanzaa—coming together to help others.




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.




It's Kwanzaa Time!


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Simple text and colorful pictures explain the seven principles of Kwanzaa.




Jump at the Sun: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Kwanzaa! - Holiday Classics


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From Thanksgiving to Kwanzaa with a little Christmas in between, these fun-to-read books are just in time for the holiday season! Illustrated with bright, vivid colors that capture the spirit of the season, they are sure to spread joy and cheer to family storytimes at any time of year! Jump at the Sun Holiday Classics include: - Over the River and Through the Woods - The Night Before Christmas - It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Kwanzaa! - All Things Bright and Beautiful




No Mirrors in My Nana's House


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A girl discovers the beauty in herself by looking into her Nana's eyes.




The Story of Kwanzaa


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It’s Kwanzaa-time! 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. Activities at the end of the book include making your own cow-tail switch and baking benne cakes.




We Celebrate Kwanzaa in Winter


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This Level 1 guided reader examines how people celebrate Kwanzaa. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about Kwanzaa principles and rituals of recognition.




Ebony Jr.


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Created by the publishers of EBONY. During its years of publishing it was the largest ever children-focused publication for African Americans.