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multicultural children's books: africa
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Africa Is Not A CountryAfrica Is Not A Country by Margy Burns Knight
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $5.25
A great book for older children that gives an overview of many different African countries. I love how this book illustrates the diversity of culture, landscape, and history of each country.
We All Went on Safari (Travel the World)We All Went on Safari (Travel the World) by Laurie Krebs
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $2.20
A fantastic counting book set in Tanzania. The last few pages give insight into language, culture, and naming in Tanzania.
Galimoto (Reading Rainbow Book)Galimoto (Reading Rainbow Book) by Karen Lynn Williams
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.07
This story about a boy from Malawi is a beautiful illustration of how perseverance and creativity can help a child achieve his dream.
The Perfect Orange: A Tale from Ethiopia (Toucan Tales Series ; Vol. 2) (Toucan Tales Series ; Vol. 2)The Perfect Orange: A Tale from Ethiopia (Toucan Tales Series ; Vol. 2) (Toucan Tales Series ; Vol. 2) by Frank P. Araujo
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $8.21
This Ethiopian folktale is premised on the ideal of generosity.
The Best Beekeeper of Lalibela: A Tale from AfricaThe Best Beekeeper of Lalibela: A Tale from Africa by Cristina Kessler
Buy new: $16.95 / Used from: $8.03
Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain (Reading Rainbow Book)Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain (Reading Rainbow Book) by Verna Aardema
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $1.84
Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti (An Owlet Book)Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti (An Owlet Book)
Buy new: $7.95 / Used from: $1.06
Anansi and the Talking MelonAnansi and the Talking Melon by Eric A. Kimmel
Buy new: $6.95 / Used from: $2.69
Anansi and the Moss-Covered RockAnansi and the Moss-Covered Rock by Eric A. Kimmel
Buy new: $6.95 / Used from: $0.04
Faraway HomeFaraway Home by Jane Kurtz
Buy new: $11.56 / Used from: $1.80
In the Small, Small NightIn the Small, Small Night by Jane Kurtz
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $7.92
Water Hole WaitingWater Hole Waiting by Jane, & Christopher Kurtz
Buy new: $12.23 / Used from: $7.05
Only a PigeonOnly a Pigeon by Jane Kurtz
Buy used from: $3.99
Pulling the Lion's TailPulling the Lion's Tail by Jane Kurtz
Buy used from: $12.38
Abiyoyo (Stories to Go!) PaperbackAbiyoyo (Stories to Go!) Paperback by Pete Seeger
Buy new: $4.99 / Used from: $0.92
One of my favourite stories of all time, this folktale describes how a boy an his father, unpopular with the other townspeople, save their village from a giant.
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters (Reading Rainbow Book)Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters (Reading Rainbow Book)
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $4.81
Kente ColorsKente Colors by Debbi Chocolate
Buy new: $6.95 / Used from: $3.02
The Village of Round and Square HousesThe Village of Round and Square Houses by Ann Grifalconi
Buy new: $12.23 / Used from: $0.46
Why The Sky Is Far Away: A Nigerian FolktaleWhy The Sky Is Far Away: A Nigerian Folktale by Mary-Joan Gerson
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $2.24
A South African NightA South African Night
Buy new: $12.23 / Used from: $7.95
Pretty Salma: A Little Red Riding Hood Story from AfricaPretty Salma: A Little Red Riding Hood Story from Africa by Niki Daly
Buy new: $10.88 / Used from: $7.11
Once Upon a TimeOnce Upon a Time
Buy used from: $4.48
Bintou's BraidsBintou's Braids by Sylvianne Diouf
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $2.99
Elizabeti's Doll (Elizabeti Series)Elizabeti's Doll (Elizabeti Series) by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Buy new: $7.95 / Used from: $3.95