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Gr. 4-6, younger for reading aloud. The rituals of Kwanzaa are clearly presented and handsomely photographed in this well-designed photo-documentary. Hoyt-Goldsmith and Migdale spent the Kwanzaa holiday with a Chicago family, and this is the story of that family's celebration. Kwanzaa symbols and the principles for each day are briefly defined, and the origin, application, and celebration of the Seven Principles of the holiday are movingly explained. Each day is given its own double-page spread, with the text concentrating on the particular principle for the day and the photographs showing what the family does to commemorate it. Production values are very high--from the excellent quality of the photographs to the design of the book. This is a valuable addition to school and public libraries that can be used to fill the information gap for children of various ages and cultural backgrounds. A brief glossary and a map of Africa are included. Janice Del Negro
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The author and photographer of Cherokee Summer (p. 531) and other glimpses into our country's alternative cultures follow a Chicago family through the celebration of this modern African- American holiday. Most of Migdale's sharp photos are family scenes, filled with happy moments, bright colors and relaxed-looking people, while 13-year-old narrator Andiey Barnes's description of each day's ritual or festivity is supplemented by sidebars containing the seven principles of Kwanzaa and quotes from famous African-Americans. Kwanzaa is seen as a time for reinforcing bonds, not only domestic and historical but also economic--the Barneses make a special effort to patronize black-owned businesses during the week. Not so much a how-to guide as one family's experience of a holiday celebrated, the author says, by over 18 million people: a colorful supplement to Pinkney's Seven Candles for Kwanzaa (p. 1278) or Deborah Chocolate's books. (Nonfiction. 8-11) -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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Gr. 4-6, younger for reading aloud. The rituals of Kwanzaa are clearly presented and handsomely photographed in this well-designed photo-documentary. Hoyt-Goldsmith and Migdale spent the Kwanzaa holiday with a Chicago family, and this is the story of that family's celebration. Kwanzaa symbols and the principles for each day are briefly defined, and the origin, application, and celebration of the Seven Principles of the holiday are movingly explained. Each day is given its own double-page spread, with the text concentrating on the particular principle for the day and the photographs showing what the family does to commemorate it. Production values are very high--from the excellent quality of the photographs to the design of the book. This is a valuable addition to school and public libraries that can be used to fill the information gap for children of various ages and cultural backgrounds. A brief glossary and a map of Africa are included. Janice Del Negro
From Kirkus Reviews
The author and photographer of Cherokee Summer (p. 531) and other glimpses into our country's alternative cultures follow a Chicago family through the celebration of this modern African- American holiday. Most of Migdale's sharp photos are family scenes, filled with happy moments, bright colors and relaxed-looking people, while 13-year-old narrator Andiey Barnes's description of each day's ritual or festivity is supplemented by sidebars containing the seven principles of Kwanzaa and quotes from famous African-Americans. Kwanzaa is seen as a time for reinforcing bonds, not only domestic and historical but also economic--the Barneses make a special effort to patronize black-owned businesses during the week. Not so much a how-to guide as one family's experience of a holiday celebrated, the author says, by over 18 million people: a colorful supplement to Pinkney's Seven Candles for Kwanzaa (p. 1278) or Deborah Chocolate's books. (Nonfiction. 8-11) -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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- The Children's Busy Book : 365 Creative Games and Activities to Keep Your 6- to 10-year Old Busy by Trish Kuffner on page 393, and Back Matter
- Exploring the Literature of Fact: Children's Nonfiction Trade Books in the Elementary Classroom by Barbara Moss on page 21, and page 29
- Teaching About Winter Holidays With Favorite Picture Books by Immacula A. Rhodes on page 40
- Literature for Lively Lessons by Sheila Edwards on page 214