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Publication
Gulliver Books (1996), Edition: 1st, 32 pages
Description
In a Nigerian village, people in the same age group, called ogbo, work together for the good of the community.
Local notes
2004-198
User reviews
LibraryThing member ronicadibartolo
a positive look into the lives of African villagers. Bright and colorful pictures of the villages and the people that share theirs lives in them. Each group of children born around the same time are put into a specific group. These groups of people will stay in there individual group until death.
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They share playtime as little children, share choirs as they grow, and responsibilities to the until community as older groups pass away. Show Less
LibraryThing member Lukesilvera
Great book to use when teaching a unit on Africa. This book covers a cultural aspect of a special part of village life.
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Awards
CCBC Choices (1996)
Notable Children's Book (1997)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 11 x 8.75 inches
ISBN
015200498X / 9780152004989