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Puffin Books (1992), Edition: 1, 32 pages
Description
Explains some traditions and customs of 26 African tribes beginning with letters from A to Z.
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LibraryThing member alswartzfager
This book is a book about african traditions. It uses the alphabet to take the reader through parts of the African's life. The pictures are very detailed and myfavorite part of the book. This would be a good book for 3rd graders.The illustrators for this book are Leo and Diane Dillon.
LibraryThing member Phill242
Caldecott winner, 1977
abc book about African traditions
visual imagery depicts realistic African scenes
abc book about African traditions
visual imagery depicts realistic African scenes
LibraryThing member mcivalleri
This is a good combination of a "learning the alphabet" book, and a multi-cultural "learn about another people & place" book. Visually, it is very appealing. I am sure those with African ancestral roots would be particularly interested, especially if they are aware of which region or tribe they
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descended from. It is a simple book, but pretty, and the summaries for each picture are concise and support the pictures well. Show Less
LibraryThing member amandacb
The title really tells it all—using the letters of the alphabet, each page is devoted to a particular African cultural tradition beginning with that particular letter of the alphabet. Examples include: Ga, Hausa, Vai, Xhosa. Each description is paired with a relevant illustration that is rich
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with detail and color. This book would also be an excellent pairing with Black History Month; students could also choose or be assigned a letter/tradition to report back to the class. Show Less
LibraryThing member amandaonfire252
This book for me was very intriguing and well put together. The part I liked most was that it told of twenty six different African tribes and the author did not put any more emphasis on one tribe than the other but included diversity.
This book is about many different tribes in Africa and what it
I would use this in the classroom as a fun time to set up different activities or stations and have the children experience the differences of each one just as they might have experienced being a part of the different tribes. It will teach cultural and personal differences.
This book is about many different tribes in Africa and what it
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is like to be part of that tribe. The book goes from A-Z in the naming of the tribes of Africa discussed in this book. The author includes fun facts about each tribe's culture and traditions.I would use this in the classroom as a fun time to set up different activities or stations and have the children experience the differences of each one just as they might have experienced being a part of the different tribes. It will teach cultural and personal differences.
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LibraryThing member Archieve
This is an alphabet, illustrated picture book that explains many Afican Traditions. I've bought this book from the children's select, from the library a few weeks ago.
LibraryThing member ddonahue805
Alphabet book of African traditions. As often as possible, each entry includes a man, a woman, a child, their living quarters, an artifact and a local animal.
LibraryThing member dukefan86
I enjoyed the illustrations, as well as the bits of African culture they represented. I think my favorite illustration was for the letter L, the Lozi.
LibraryThing member ktankers
I would this book to introduce world history and to get the kids thinking of other cultures.
LibraryThing member lnfranklin
Very good! importance of family and the importance of traditions while introducing the alphabets. Great for students to see the alphabets through african culture.
LibraryThing member bnhays
THIS IS AN ALPHABET INFORMATION BOOK THAT GIVES THE READER INSIGHT TO THE TRADITIONS OF A WIDE VARIETY OF AFRICAN CULTURES. THE GOLD HUES AND THE UNIQUE ARE MADE IT EYE CAPTURING. I WONDERED IF IT WOULD BE A LITTLE TOO TEXTUAL FOR YOUNGER READERS, I MIGHT SUGGEST AN ADULT READER WITH THE CHILD FOR
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LibraryThing member bp0128bd
caldecott winner, 1977
abc book about african traditions
visual imagery depicts realistic african scenes
abc book about african traditions
visual imagery depicts realistic african scenes
LibraryThing member Nicole.Diemer
Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions by Margaret Musgrove is an informational alphabet book that shows African traditions through language. Every new word has an illustration and a paragraph explaining it's meaning. The words authentically describe African culture and traditions. This quality book
I would use this book in an older classroom where students were doing projects on different cultures around the world. Ashanti to Zulu is a quality Caldecott winner that allows children to travel to places they many not be able to visit.
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exposes children to new cultures in an authentic way with incredible pictures to aid readers in comprehension. I would use this book in an older classroom where students were doing projects on different cultures around the world. Ashanti to Zulu is a quality Caldecott winner that allows children to travel to places they many not be able to visit.
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LibraryThing member AngelaBates
Summary:
This is a book that uses the alphabet to go over and explain the different cultural groups and their traditions in alphabetical order. Each group has a picture depicting a scene that explains what the text is explaining. The book is very informative and educational about African traditions.
Personal reaction to the book:
The book is very informative and definitely provides great information on the topic but I found the pictures pretty dark and I would have enjoyed the book a lot more if the pictures were brighter and more vibrant. My eye was drawn away from the story to look at how dark the images were.
Extension:
1. This book would be great to share with my students when learning about the African culture.
2. I could use this book to assign book reports over the individual tribes listed in the book to my students. The short summary over each tribe listed would provide a great starting off point for a book report.
This is a book that uses the alphabet to go over and explain the different cultural groups and their traditions in alphabetical order. Each group has a picture depicting a scene that explains what the text is explaining. The book is very informative and educational about African traditions.
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Personal reaction to the book:
The book is very informative and definitely provides great information on the topic but I found the pictures pretty dark and I would have enjoyed the book a lot more if the pictures were brighter and more vibrant. My eye was drawn away from the story to look at how dark the images were.
Extension:
1. This book would be great to share with my students when learning about the African culture.
2. I could use this book to assign book reports over the individual tribes listed in the book to my students. The short summary over each tribe listed would provide a great starting off point for a book report.
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LibraryThing member hlmusiclover
Ashanti to Zulu does two things: 1. It informs the reader on how diverse the many different tribes are in African in customs, ceremonial practices, and day to day living procedures. 2. It could be used to teach alphabets in the earlier grades. Musgrove does a great job in writing this book. I
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understand, from the author's background, that she has done extensive research in the process of making this book. Each tribe in the book has been assigned a letter which provides an easy reference for young readers to refer to. Show Less
LibraryThing member RachelHollingsworth
THis is a taxonomy of important traditions and stories that occur in Africa
LibraryThing member CamilleSchmidt
Summary:
This is a 26 page list of African Tribes from A to Z. There is a tribe for each letter. Each page has a beautiful illustration, a tribe that starts with the corresponding letter, a pronunciation, and a brief description of a tradition unique to that tribe. At the end of the book is a map
Personal Experience:
I read this book for the first time to my seven year old son. We were both so impressed. With each new page, we paused and discussed the cultural differences and similarities of each tribe. He liked seeing the map at the end. The location of the tribe shows why they have some of the traditions that they have. My favorite tribe is the Tuareg tribe because the men view the women with respect. The women are the singers and story tellers and are considered very wise. The men even cover their faces in the presence of woman other than their wives.
Classroom Extension Ideas:
1.) It would be fun to divide the classroom into groups and have them each pick a tribe to do a project on. This could be anything that goes along with something unique we learned about that specific tribe. For example; one tribe carries a beaded doll down the wedding isle instead of a bouquet of flowers.
2.) After each page, as I did with my son, a discussion can be had about the cultural similarities and differences. With older children, this could even be turned into a writing assignment.
3.) I could project the map to make it big. Then we could find each tribe on the map and discuss the ones whose tradition have probably developed according to their geography.
This is a 26 page list of African Tribes from A to Z. There is a tribe for each letter. Each page has a beautiful illustration, a tribe that starts with the corresponding letter, a pronunciation, and a brief description of a tradition unique to that tribe. At the end of the book is a map
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of Africa that shows where each tribe listed in the book is located.Personal Experience:
I read this book for the first time to my seven year old son. We were both so impressed. With each new page, we paused and discussed the cultural differences and similarities of each tribe. He liked seeing the map at the end. The location of the tribe shows why they have some of the traditions that they have. My favorite tribe is the Tuareg tribe because the men view the women with respect. The women are the singers and story tellers and are considered very wise. The men even cover their faces in the presence of woman other than their wives.
Classroom Extension Ideas:
1.) It would be fun to divide the classroom into groups and have them each pick a tribe to do a project on. This could be anything that goes along with something unique we learned about that specific tribe. For example; one tribe carries a beaded doll down the wedding isle instead of a bouquet of flowers.
2.) After each page, as I did with my son, a discussion can be had about the cultural similarities and differences. With older children, this could even be turned into a writing assignment.
3.) I could project the map to make it big. Then we could find each tribe on the map and discuss the ones whose tradition have probably developed according to their geography.
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LibraryThing member wichitafriendsschool
Artists Leo and Diane Dillon won their second consecutive Caldecott Medal for this stunning ABC of African culture. "Another virtuoso performance. . . . Such an astute blend of aesthetics and information is admirable, the child's eye will be rewarded many times over."--Booklist. ALA Notable Book;
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LibraryThing member BookConcierge
Illustrations by Leo and Diane Dillon. Winner of the 1977 Caldecott Medal for illustration in children’s literature.
Margaret Musgrove was born and raised in Connecticut, but she has lived and studied in Ghana. She supplemented her own experience with extensive research to write this children’s
Leo and Diane Dillon’s illustrations are simple magnificent. In each portrait they not only illustrate the customs about which Musgrove writes, but they give a glimpse of more of the culture of that tribe. Most illustrations include a man, a woman, a child, a typical dwelling, some cultural artifact, and an animal indigenous to that tribe’s area of Africa. I found myself examining the many details of the pictures. As a bonus the front and back cover are two illustrations which are not contained within.
Margaret Musgrove was born and raised in Connecticut, but she has lived and studied in Ghana. She supplemented her own experience with extensive research to write this children’s
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book which explains some of the customs and traditions of various African tribal peoples. In this work she examines 26 different tribes, across the African continent, from Ashanti to Zulu.Leo and Diane Dillon’s illustrations are simple magnificent. In each portrait they not only illustrate the customs about which Musgrove writes, but they give a glimpse of more of the culture of that tribe. Most illustrations include a man, a woman, a child, a typical dwelling, some cultural artifact, and an animal indigenous to that tribe’s area of Africa. I found myself examining the many details of the pictures. As a bonus the front and back cover are two illustrations which are not contained within.
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LibraryThing member LarisaAWhite
Beautifully illustrated alphabet book about the cultural traditions of various indigenous peoples of Africa. For each letter, A-Z, there is a brief paragraph describing some aspect of the culture. Fascinating content. Great jumping-off points for further reading and research on the country. A few
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warnings for sensitive children on this book: (1) in one entry, a woman gives up her only child to be eaten by a crocodile; (2) in another entry, the reward for a fighting game is the liver of a freshly-killed animal. Show Less
LibraryThing member hailelib
A well designed book for young children with informative text and wonderful illustrations giving some of the customs of various African peoples. There is also a map of Africa to show where the homelands of these people are located. This book will probably be part of the next set of my son's
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childhood books that I send to his children. Show Less
LibraryThing member rzclibrary
Explains some traditions and customs of twenty-six African tribes beginning with the letters from A to Z
Subjects
Awards
Caldecott Medal (Medal Winner — 1977)
Fifty Books of the Year (1976)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1976
Physical description
32 p.; 10.54 x 0.12 inches
ISBN
9780140546040