The Seven Days Of Kwanzaa

This book offers a fun introduction for young children to the celebration of Kwanzaa, complete with vibrant illustrations and simple facts that tell the history and importance of this original African-American holiday. Full color.

Every year, for seven days beginning December 26th, African- Americans celebrate their heritage during the Kwanzaa holiday. In this book, you will find recipes for African dishes to make a Kwanzaa feast, and instructions for making masks, African toe puppets, and other Kwanzaa gifts.

Like the holiday itself, Seven Days of Kwanzaa celebrates people pulling together to make things better. John Ward's illustrations illuminate a text that honors the richness of African-American culture and traditions--from lighting candles to singing songs to storytelling. Full color.

Every year, for seven days beginning December 26th, African-Americans celebrate their heritage during the Kwanzaa holiday. In this book, you can find out about that special time so you can celebrate the seven days of Kwanzaa, too. Learn about the seven candles representing the seven days of Kwanzaa. Follow the recipes for such dishes as Ashanti Peanut Soup and Sengalese Cookies to make a Kwanzaa feast. Use the instructions to make masks and African toe puppets and other wonderful ¿zawadi¿ -- special Kwanzaa gifts. Learn Swahili for ¿What news?¿ (¿Habari gani¿) and other Swahili words and phrases that are part of the holiday. Then join in the celebration! Illustrations. Compact format. Juvenile audiences.

Kevin is excited for his turn to light the candles on the last night of Kwanzaa. As he narrates through the week of Kwanzaa, readers learn about the origins, purpose, and rituals of this holiday.

Describes the origins and practices of Kwanzaa, the seven-day festival during which people of African descent rejoice in their ancestral values.

Introduces the African-American holiday of Kwanzaa, and provides information on holiday parties, recipes for African-inspired dishes, instructions for holiday craft projects, and brief biographies of individuals whose lives represent each of the seven principles of Kwanzaa.

Kwanzaa: a celebration of family, community, and culture.