The Village of Round and Square Houses, by Ann Grifalconi is the story of the village of Tos, in Cameroon. [Read more...]
Gugu’s House: Review of the Children’s Book
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In this book by Catherine Stock, a young girl named Kukamba enjoys spending time helping her grandmother, Gugu, with her art. [Read more...]
Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain: A Book Review
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Told by noted children’s author Verna Aardema, this tale is from the Nandi tribe of Kenya. [Read more...]
The Mountains of Tibet: A Book Review
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Written by Mordicai Gerstein, this piece tells of a man who is offered all the choices of the universe, yet learns to appreciate the simple beauty of his own life. [Read more...]
Why the Sky Is Far Away: Review of the Nigerian Folktale
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Retold by Mary-Joan Gerson, this tale from the Bini tribe of Nigeria is at least a half a millennium old. [Read more...]
Muhammad: Review of the Children’s Book
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Written and illustrated by the author Demi, this is an exquisitely illustrated biography of the world’s most famous Meccan. [Read more...]
