Konte Chameleon Fine, Fine, Fine!

Konte Chameleon Fine, Fine, Fine!
Author: Cristina Kessler Christian
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2016-10-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9781366936929

Cristina Kessler's spirited retelling of this West African folk tale features two memorable and endearing characters-Konte Chameleon and Doctor Jalloh-who are brought to life through Christian Epanya's lush and lively illustrations. Children will laugh with Konte and Doctor Jalloh and marvel at one of nature's fascinating creatures-the changing chameleon. The colorful and repetetive language makes this picture book a perfect choice for reading aloud.

Venture Into Cultures

Venture Into Cultures
Author: Olga R. Kuharets
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2001-05
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780838935132

Contains a resource book of multicultural materials and includes program ideas, Web sites, and recommended children's books that provide students with information on the traditions, stories, pictures, and music from around the world.

Konte Chameleon Fine, Fine, Fine!

Konte Chameleon Fine, Fine, Fine!
Author: Cristina Kessler
Publisher: Cristina Kessler
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2016-11-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692450680

Long ago in the mountains of Ethiopia, the bees arrived in Lalibela, and people poured in from all around to procure their sweet honey. A young girl named Almaz vows one day her honey will be the best of all. When she shares her dream with the current beekeepers, they laugh her away and tell her it¿s men¿s work. Almaz is determined to prove them all wrong, but she can barely climb the trees to reach the hives. The men think she¿s learned her lesson, but they don¿t know Almaz. She¿s steadfast in her pursuit of the honey. In this spirited text by Cristina Kessler, with stunning illustrations from Leonard Jenkins, perseverance is the key to achieving one¿s dreams.

My Great-grandmother's Gourd

My Great-grandmother's Gourd
Author: Cristina Kessler
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2000
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780531302842

Residents of a Sudanese village rejoice when a traditional water storage method is replaced by modern technology, but Fatima's grandmother knows there is no substitute for the reliability of the baobab tree.

Black Authors and Illustrators of Books for Children and Young Adults

Black Authors and Illustrators of Books for Children and Young Adults
Author: Barbara Thrash Murphy
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 525
Release: 2006-12-21
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 1135873550

Black Authors and Illustrators of Books for Children and Young Adults is a biographical dictionary that provides comprehensive coverage of all major authors and illustrators – past and present. As the only reference volume of its kind available, this book is a valuable research tool that provides quick access for anyone studying black children’s literature – whether one is a student, a librarian charged with maintaining a children’s literature collection, or a scholar of children’s literature. The Fourth Edition of this renowned reference work illuminates African American contributions to children’s literature and books for young adults. The new edition contains updated and new information for existing author/illustrator entries, the addition of approximately 50 new profiles, and a new section listing online resources of interest to the authors and readers of black children’s literature.

The WINNERS! Handbook

The WINNERS! Handbook
Author: Judy Freeman
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2006-04-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781591583899

Freeman has developed a comprehensive handbook with thoroughly annotated lists of the 2005's best childrens books, lesson plans, teachers guides, stories, songs, and Internet resources. It includes an index.

Dictionary of American Young Adult Fiction, 1997-2001

Dictionary of American Young Adult Fiction, 1997-2001
Author: Agnes Regan Perkins
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 584
Release: 2004-03-30
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0313061505

Young adult readers have special needs and concerns, and librarians have become increasingly interested in selecting books suitable for them. This reference provides information about 290 books for young adults. These books received major awards between 1997 and 2001, reflect the voices of 242 different authors, and range from new to familiar themes. Included are nearly 750 alphabetically arranged entries for individual works, authors, characters, and settings. Many of these books were originally written for adults but have become popular among younger readers. Entries for works provide plot summaries and critical assessments, while author entries focus on those aspects of the writers' lives most relevant to literature for young people. The reference is a valuable selection tool for librarians and teachers and a useful guide for students.