Happy Happy Kwanzaa (Kids Creative Classics) [Paperback]

Bunny Hull (Author), Synthia Saint James (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1999 | Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Kids Creative Classics

From World-renowned artist Synthia Saint James and Grammy Award Winning songwriter, Bunny Hull.. we are proud to release our newest package featuring childrens coloring book and music........

Happy, Happy Kwanzaa Kwanzaa For The World

This wonderful multicultural childrens package, includes original song Happy Happy Kwanzaa along with an original story, A Family Kwanzaa. This set is on cassette and included in a package with crayons and sing-a-long coloring book featuring the art of Synthia Saint James.

Happy Happy Kwanzaa, written by Hull and Saint James, features Grammy Award Winning Songwriter Bunny Hull along with special guest artists, including Carl Gordon from the hit television show Roc, performing music which joyously celebrates the seven principles of Kwanzaa.

In addition to this very special music the cassette also includes A Family Kwanzaa, an original story of the celebration of Kwanzaa....told in classic style by television star Karen Malina White of the Cosby Show and Malcolm & Eddie.

These talented artists go beyond the origins of Kwanzaa to celebrate its seven principles with the simplicity and insight that truly honors Kwanzaas Universal value. This wonderful interactive package is the perfect gift for children of all ages.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Happy Happy Kwanzaa"

1999 Gold National Parenting Publications Award Winner Pre-school, Story-telling /Spoken Word

"The National Parenting Pulications Awards is owned by LA Parent and promoted in association with parenting publishers across the United States."

"Happy Happy Kwanzaa, by Synthia Saint James and Bunny Hull. A fabulous song and an original story present and explain the basic principles of Kwanzaa. The catchy song will have the whole family singing and dancing to the chorus after the first few lines..."

By Vicky Reed, M.A., Media Services Specialist for the San Diego County Office of Education. She is active in the Storytellers of San Diego and has coordinated Story telling and Children's literature courses for 12 years for the Department of Continuing Education at the University of San Diego. -- L.A. Parent Magazine

About the Author

Synthia Saint James, artist, author, designer of the U.S. Kwanzaa Postal stamp and winner of the American Library Associations, Coretta Scott King Honor for illustrating Neeny Coming, Neeny Going from Bridgewater, is also known for her wonderful childrens books such as Parents Choice Winner, Sunday and The Gifts Of Kwanzaa both from Albert Whitman & Company and No Mirrors In My Nana's House and Girls Together, from Harcourt Brace and many, many others.

Bunny Hull, is a Grammy Award Winning Songwriter for Patti LaBelles New Attitude, from Beverly Hills Cop, also currently used as the theme for Lifetime televisions show New Attitudes. National Publications Award Winner for her first childrens album, A Childs Spirit, she recently received Gold certification for the song Freedom recorded by Wynonna for Dreamworks, The Prince Of Egypt. She continues to write music for film and television and has worked on projects with such greats as Quincy Jones, Vanessa Williams, Ricky Martin, Bette Midler and a host of others.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Brassheart Music; Pap/Cas edition (August 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096737622X
• ISBN-13: 978-0967376226
• Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 9.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,974,027 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #94 in Books > Children's Books > Holidays & Celebrations > Kwanzaa

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Kwanzaa!!!!, July 3, 2009

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Steven C. Thedford "Author: The Kwanzaa Colo... (Atlanta) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Happy Happy Kwanzaa (Kids Creative Classics) (Paperback)

The book Happy Happy Kwanzaa provides music along with the coloring book, which gives you an additional resource to use during Kwanzaa. Not only that, songs are written in the book that can be song
with your children. In addition, the book provides some instructions of how to celebrate Kwanzaa. Furthermore, the coloring book illustrates how to practice the different principles of Kwanzaa. Finally, a Kwanzaa quiz is presented at the back of the book that can be used to help children solidify their understanding of what they learned in the coloring book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, fun and educational Kwanzaa music!, January 6, 2009

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Tom "Culture Teacher" (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Happy Happy Kwanzaa (Kids Creative Classics) (Audio CD)

There are a lot of CDs out there that claim to be Kwanzaa music, but turn out to be regular songs performed by African American artists. I looked for a couple of years for something that's upbeat and fun for kids, but has educational value as well-- something that actually addresses the seven principles of Kwanzaa. This is the only album out there that I've found to be fun AND educational, and it's kids' music that grown-ups will like too. The story included on the album is great for kids to listen to in a learning center individually, or for a group storytime. And the song "Dream a World" is so fun it will have the grown-ups in the room dancing with the kids!

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT TO TEACH KWANZAA TO ALL CULTURES, August 2, 2004

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M. S Simmons "Dr. S" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Happy Happy Kwanzaa (Kids Creative Classics) (Paperback)

I have been looking for childrens Kwanzaa music to use with my 1st grade class for this years holiday and recently found Happy Happy Kwanzaa.
This is a delightful package that makes it easy for children to understand the values and principles that Kwanzaa teaches. The book has coloring activities, music and a story that are something my children will be able to relate to easily and will, I believe, inspire them to go out and do their own good deeds.