K is for Kwanzaa
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997 · Est. 11 min read-aloud

K is for Kwanzaa

By Juwanda G. Ford, Ken Wilson-Max (Illustrator)

Discover Kwanzaa's essence through an A-Z journey of words and meanings.

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32 pages· 1,344 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Embark on an A-Z journey exploring Kwanzaa, where each letter unveils a word tied to this vibrant celebration of African American heritage. From Africa to the Seven Principles, uncover the rich traditions and values that guide this meaningful holiday. Perfect for young readers, this book offers a simple yet profound introduction to Kwanzaa's cultural significance and the positive life lessons it imparts.

From the publisher

A unique alphabet book for children and a wonderful introduction to Kwanzaa, the holiday that celebrates African American heritage.K is for Kwanzaa explains different facets of the holiday, from A to Z. Each letter of the alphabet represents an English or Swahili word, accompanied by a simple definition explaining its importance or relation to Kwanzaa. For example: A is for Africa – Africa is the second largest continent. It has many countries. African Americans’ ancestors came from Africa. Kwanzaa is a holiday that celebrates the rich heritage of Africa. An introduction describes the origin of the holiday and the Seven Kwanzaa Principles, that guide the seven-day celebration and teach positive life lessons.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,344
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~811L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
75458
Publication
Published
October 1, 2003
First published
January 1, 1997
Publisher
Cartwheel
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439560719

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