African Proverbs for All Ages is a beautifully-illustrated, engaging picture book about the power of proverbs, how they evolve over time, and the wisdom of various cultures in Africa. It has been said that a proverb is a short sentence based on long experience. Whether you are young or old, proverbs can open your mind to a whole new way of seeing the world. We underestimate children when we assume they are incapable of understanding metaphor and deeper meaning. There are multiple ways that children learn, but for each method by which they learn, they need their imagination engaged and their visual sensibilities ignited. And as adults, we underestimate ourselves when we allow our lives to be about practical matters only. Proverbs can stir our soul and spark our imagination. --Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Ph. D. President Emerita of Spelman and Bennett Colleges In African Proverbs for All Ages, noted anthropologist and educator Dr. Johnetta Betsch Cole and award-winning illustrator Nelda LaTeef invite children and adults to explore and reflect on complex notions about relationships, identity, society, and the human condition. A Roaring Brook Press and Oprah Book
Title: African Proverbs for All Ages (Hardcover)
Author: Roaring Brook Press
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Date Published: Hardcover – Picture Book, 2 Jan. 2022
Category: Children Fiction
Subject: Social Situations
Binding: Hardcover
Reading Age: 4 - 7 years
No. Of Pages: 40 pages
Langauage: English
ISBN-13: 978-1250756060
Amazon Price: £12.29