Africa Dream
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Africa Dream

Written by Eloise Greenfield · Illustrated by Carole Byard

A dream journey to Africa awakens ancestral connections and cultural wonders.

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32 pages· 188 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· NP580L
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Bookroo's summary

Embark on a dreamlike journey to Africa, where a child's imagination bridges oceans to explore the vibrant life and culture of their ancestral land. This lyrical adventure captures the longing for connection and discovery, inviting young readers to experience the magic of their heritage. What wonders await in this enchanting exploration of identity and belonging?

From the publisher

In words that sing and pictures that evoke the rich life and culture of the African continent, here is a book that makes real the deepest longings and imaginings of children for the faraway land of their ancestors.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Award (1978)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
188
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NP580L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
73887
Publication
Published
December 20, 1991
First published
August 29, 1989
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064432771
LCCN
77005080
OCLC
25781453

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