When I think about black history, I initially think about Africa, the cradle of black people, but I also think about the black people who currently live in other lands now, like here in the USA. In my opinion, Black History Month is about all black people. Here is a list of the Black History…
Tag: Picture Books about Africa
We All Went on Safari: A Counting Journey through Tanzania by Laurie Krebs art by Julia Cairns
We All Went On Safari is an African Counting Tale written in rhyme and delightfully illustrated by Julia Cairns. The Swahili name of each of the numbers is a wonderful addition to the story. Following is a fabulous reading of the book by someone who knows how to pronounce the Swahili words. The video also…
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears by Verna Aardema – Pictures by Leo and Diane Dillon
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. The text, a West African tale, is perfectly written, and the illustrations are superb. I have read this book to groups many times, and I have used the art in the book to teach art to all ages. Certainly, Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears is a must-read…