The Children's Book of Kwanzaa: A Guide to Celebrating the Holiday

By Dolores Johnson

Book Overview

Discover the history of the African American holiday Kwanzaa in this comprehensive, easy-to-follow nonfiction middle grade guide.

Each year on December 26, the African American holiday of Kwanzaa begins. What is the purpose of Kwanzaa? How did it get its start? This comprehensive resource gives detailed descriptions of Kwanzaa's principles and symbols and includes recipes and craft and gift ideas, as well as suggestions to help young readers and their families create their own special Kwanzaa celebration.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689815565
• ISBN13: 9780689815560
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

The Children's Book of Kwanzaa

During Kwanzaa families often make homemade gifts for each other. For example, during Kwanzaa my daughters and wife painted portraits for me and I made bracelets for them. Kwanzaa encourages the making of gifts so that the family can use their natural kuumba, creativity. More than that, the gifts that I received during Kwanzaa from my offspring and spouse meant so much because they came from the heart. If you want your family to have this kind of experience, I high recommend The Children's Book of Kwanzaa. The book gives some background information on Kwanzaa and its history. Yet, the book provides so many good examples of how to make Zawadi (gifts ) that your children will be busy the entire holiday season. The Kwanzaa Coloring Book