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African proverbs for all ages / collected by Johnnetta Betsch Cole and Nelda LaTeef ; illustrated by Nelda LaTeef.
"It has been said that a proverb is a short sentence based on long experience. African Proverbs is An Oprah Book about the power of proverbs, how they evolve over time, and the wisdom of various cultures in Africa. Whether you're young or old, proverbs can open your mind to new ways of seeing the world. We underestimate children, assuming they are incapable of understanding metaphor and deeper meaning. Children learn in multiple ways, but for each method by which they learn, they need engaged imagination and ignited visual sensibilities. And as adults, we underestimate ourselves when we allow our lives to be about practical matters only. Proverbs can stir our soul and spark our imagination." -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250756060
- ISBN: 1250756065
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2021.
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "An Oprah book." |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 4 to 8 Roaring Brook Press. Grades 2-3 Roaring Brook Press. 570L Lexile Decoding demand: 76 (high) Semantic demand: 85 (very high) Syntactic demand: 80 (high) Structure demand: 84 (very high) Lexile |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Proverbs, African > Juvenile literature. Folklore > Africa > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Picture books. Sayings. |
Available copies
- 12 of 14 copies available at Missouri Evergreen.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Carthage Public. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 14 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Public Library | P Cole, Johnnetta (Text) | 34MO2001811412 | Primary Fiction | Available | - |
| Camden County Library District - Osage Beach | E COLE (Text) | 31320003837478 | Easy Books | Available | - |
| Cameron Public Library | EN TRA C (Text) | 32311111196894 | Early Reader Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Henry County - Main Library | JPB TAL COLE JOHNNE (Text) | I0000000286249 | Picture Books | Available | - |
| Jefferson County Library-Northwest | E LEARN COLE (Text) | 30051040190453 | Easy Books | Available | - |
| Little Dixie - Main Library - Moberly | E 398 AFRICAN (Text) | 2004678712 | Children's Area | Available | - |
| Scenic Regional-Owensville | E COLE (Text) | 3007561671 | Easy Book | Available | - |
| Scenic Regional-Pacific | E COLE (Text) | 3007561663 | Easy Book | Available | - |
| Scenic Regional-Sullivan | E COLE (Text) | 3007561647 | Easy Book | Available | - |
| Scenic Regional-Warrenton | E COLE (Text) | 3007561655 | Easy Book | Checked out | 04/29/2024 |
African Proverbs for All Ages
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African Proverbs for All Ages
African Proverbs for All Ages is a beautifully-illustrated, engaging picture book about the power of proverbs, how they evolve over time, and the wisdom of various cultures in Africa. It has been said that a proverb is a short sentence based on long experience. Whether you are young or old, proverbs can open your mind to a whole new way of seeing the world. We underestimate children when we assume they are incapable of understanding metaphor and deeper meaning. There are multiple ways that children learn, but for each method by which they learn, they need their imagination engaged and their visual sensibilities ignited. And as adults, we underestimate ourselves when we allow our lives to be about practical matters only. Proverbs can stir our soul and spark our imagination. --Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Ph.D. President Emerita of Spelman and Bennett Colleges In African Proverbs for All Ages , noted anthropologist and educator Dr. Johnetta Betsch Cole and award-winning illustrator Nelda LaTeef invite children and adults to explore and reflect on complex notions about relationships, identity, society, and the human condition. A Roaring Brook Press and Oprah Book
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