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Region: Africa
The Jungle Grapevine
In his children’s book debut, fine artist Alex Beard brings to life an African savanna filled with humor and misunderstandings. When Bird mixes up something Turtle says, he accidentally starts a rumor about the watering hole drying up. One misunderstanding leads to another, with animals making their own hilarious assumptions. No one is hearing anything right, and [...]
Other Descriptors: Fantasy, Primary (Gr. K-3) Themes: Africa, Africa savanna, Animals, communications, Humor, Peace, rumor and misunderstanding Leave a comment
Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Nelson Mandela’s autobiography, LONG WALK TO FREEDOM, offers a glimpse into the mind of a great leader, admired across the globe for his dedication to the struggles against apartheid in South Africa. Now the youngest readers can discover the remarkable story of Mandela’s long walk from ordinary village boy, to his dynamic leadership of the [...]
Other Descriptors: Biography, Primary (Gr. K-3), South Africa Themes: Africa, Apartheid, Biography, colonization, Culture, democracy, freedom, Journey, justice, Nelson mandela, oppresions, Peace, Politics, social actions, South Africa Leave a comment
Muktar and the Camels
Muktar lives in an orphanage on the border of Kenya and Somalia. He daydreams about his old life with his family and especially tending to camels. One day, visitors arrive bearing books, and Muktar’s friend Ismail is excited; so is Muktar, but for a different reason—the visitors are riding on camels. Muktar quickly discovers that [...]
Other Descriptors: Kenya, Primary (Gr. K-3), Realistic Fiction, Somalia Themes: Africa, bond, camels-animals, Culture, dreams of treasure, journal, Kenya, nomads, Orphans, Refugee camp, sense of belonging, Somalia Leave a comment
One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference
Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many.
On a Road in Africa
Baskets empty on the seat | Must be filled with things to eat…On a road in Africa, On a road in Africa. | Where you gonna go, Mama O, Mama O? Follow real-life animal rescuer Chryssee Perry Martin (a.k.a. “Mama `O’rphanage”) as she makes her daily trek down a dusty road in Africa. Along the [...]
Other Descriptors: All Ages, Kenya, Poetry Themes: advocacy, Africa, Nairobi Animal Orphanage, protection of animals, saving animals, wildlife Leave a comment
Marwe: Into the Land of the Dead (Graphic Universe)
Marwe lives in a village where food is scarce. She tries to be obedient, but it’s hard to spend every day working in the field. When her carelessness ruins the village’s crops, she’s too scared to face her angry family and runs away to the stranges Land of the Dead. Marawe knows she doesn’t belong [...]
Other Descriptors: Folklore, Graphic Novel, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8), Tanzania Themes: courages, Death, Family, journeys, land of dead, loves, responsabilities, sense of belonging Leave a comment
City Boy
Set in contemporary Malawi, a poignant account of an orphaned boy’s transition from city life to village life. Sam’s widowed mother has died from “the Disease,” and Sam is claimed by his aunt Mercy, who lives in the small African village where Sam’s mother was born and raised. The gap between Sam’s life in the [...]
Other Descriptors: Malawi, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (Gr. 9-12) Themes: change, disease, Grief, orphan 1 Comment
A Mama For Owen
Owen the baby hippo and his mama were best friends. They loved to play hide-and-seek on the banks of the Sabaki River in Africa. That was all before the tsunami came and washed Owen’s world away.But after the rain stops, Owen befriends Mzee, a grayish brown tortoise. He plays with him, snuggles with him, and [...]
Other Descriptors: All Ages, Fantasy, Kenya Themes: Animals, family loss, frienship, journeys, Tsunami Leave a comment
African Animals
The continent of Africa is home to an amazing variety of wildlife. Zebras, hippos, lions, and many other animals roam its vast open grasslands. Other species, such as gorillas and snakes, inhabit its warm tropical forests. And a few other types of animals, including camels and foxes, can even survive in Africa’s and desert regions.Filled [...]
Other Descriptors: Nonfiction, Preschool, Primary (Gr. K-3) Themes: Africa animals, extinction, habitat, mamals, species, wildlife, Wildlife conservation Leave a comment
Ancient African Town (Picture A Country)