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Available
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Publication
Carolrhoda Books (1983), Edition: First Edition, 24 pages
Description
Jafta describes some of his everyday feelings by comparing his actions to those of various African animals.
User reviews
LibraryThing member ssajj
This is a wonderful story about a little boy in S. Africa. It is a Realistic Fiction and is filled with beautiful illustrations in sepia tones that actually show the character’s emotions as he compares himself with various African animals. Students may recognize some of the animals, but will
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probably be introduced to animals they have never heard of before as well. The book is filled with different similes, “I want to be tall as a Giraffe…”, “When I’m happy I purr like a lion cub…skip like a spider…laugh like a hyena” and so would be a perfect introduction to similes and metaphors. In addition the story helps children recognize and name various emotions, “When I get cross I stamp like an elephant…” This book would be a wonderful independent read, as the pictures provide clues for beginning readers, or a great Read Aloud for the whole class. Show Less
LibraryThing member E.OB
This story seems to take place in Africa. The reason being is that this young boy describes himself by using animals as an example. Great little pictures for young children. It was a good quick read.
LibraryThing member EmilyPhilips
Jafta is about a young boy who is very aware of his own feelings as he tells about how he wants to be like certain animals when he is in each positive mood. This book is very simple - most fitting for very young elementary. Jafta is great for teaching self awareness through moods and emotions
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relating to animals in a fun way! Show Less
LibraryThing member RachelPeterson
Jafta is about a young boy who is very aware of his own feelings, and expresses how he wants to be like the african animals. The book is simple-good for very young elementary. Jafta teaches us about self awareness and our emotions.
LibraryThing member HaleyAnger
"Jafta" is about a boy who relates his emotions to the behaviors of specific animals. (Ex. when he gets angry he stomps his feet like an elephant)
I would use this in my classroom just as a fun way to talk about emotions and learn about animals at the same time.
Recommended age group: 4-7 years
I would use this in my classroom just as a fun way to talk about emotions and learn about animals at the same time.
Recommended age group: 4-7 years
LibraryThing member awanalex
Jafta is about a little boy who has a big imagination and wants to do and be everything.
I like this book because again it is different than what I've read before and I would use it to teach culture in my classroom.
This book would work for 1st-3rd grade and the theme is to have fun with life and
I like this book because again it is different than what I've read before and I would use it to teach culture in my classroom.
This book would work for 1st-3rd grade and the theme is to have fun with life and
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have a good imagination. Show Less
Awards
CCBC Choices (1983)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
24 p.; 9.5 x 7.75 inches
ISBN
0876142072 / 9780876142073