Seven spools of thread : a Kwanzaa story / by Angela Shelf Medearis ; illustrated by Daniel Minter.
When they are given the seemingly impossible task of turning thread into gold, the seven Ashanti brothers put aside their differences, learn to get along, and embody the principles of Kwanzaa. Includes information on Kwanzaa, West African cloth weaving, and instructions for making a belt.
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- ISBN: 9780807573167
- ISBN: 0807573167
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
- Publisher: Morton Grove, Ill. : A. Whitman, [2004]
- Copyright: ©2000
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Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR LG 3.9 0.5 44105. |
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Subject: | Kwanzaa > Juvenile fiction. Conduct of life > Juvenile fiction. Brothers > Juvenile fiction. Black people > Ghana > Juvenile fiction. Ghana > Juvenile fiction. Ghana. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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North Kansas City Public Library | JE MED (Text) | 0001002427134 | JUV Easy | Available | - |
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Seven Spools of Thread : A Kwanzaa Story
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2001 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People for 2001 2001 ALA Notable Book for Children 2002-2003 Show Me Readers Award Master List 2003 Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award Master List Not Just for Children Anymore! 2001 2001 Notable Books for a Global Society Honor Book 2003 Winner, Storytelling World Award "A fine choice for a Kwanzaa gift."-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Striking woodcuts and a resonant original folktale are the warp and weft of this understated, effective approach to Kwanzaa."-- Publishers Weekly, starred review In an African village live seven brothers who make family life miserable with their constant fighting. When their father dies, he leaves an unusual will: by sundown, the brothers must make gold out of seven spools of thread. If they fail, they will be turned out as beggars. Using the Nguzo Saba, or "seven principles" of Kwanzaa, the author has created an unforgettable story that shows how family members can pull together, for their own good and the good of the entire community. Magnificent and inspiring linoleum block prints by Daniel Minter bring joy to this Kwanzaa celebration.