Author: Margaret Musgrove
Title: Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions
Publisher: The Dial Press Date: 1976
Age level: Primary (K-2)
Summary:
This is an alphabet book which also details different African tribes and their traditions.
Strengths:
The pictures in this book really depict what each letter is saying. It is a great idea to teach children about African traditions by using the alphabet and telling them a little bit each tribe’s culture. There is a map in the back of the book which shows where every tribe mention actually resides in Africa, which is really helpful. Most of the descriptions encompass what the children’s role in the village is, which makes it easier to relate to.
Concerns:
This is not an easy read for a child who is first learning the alphabet. In fact, it is aimed at a much older audience, as more of a social studies lesson. There are a lot of large words used in each description, which would be hard for young children to understand. There are also a lot of unfamiliar words, which would cause the child to struggle through the reading.
Classroom use/Other comments:
This is definitely a read aloud book for younger children, as opposed to an individual read. It can be used to teach students about Africa and some of the traditions the people there have. It is a great way to teach diversity.
Title: Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions
Publisher: The Dial Press Date: 1976
Age level: Primary (K-2)
Summary:
This is an alphabet book which also details different African tribes and their traditions.
Strengths:
The pictures in this book really depict what each letter is saying. It is a great idea to teach children about African traditions by using the alphabet and telling them a little bit each tribe’s culture. There is a map in the back of the book which shows where every tribe mention actually resides in Africa, which is really helpful. Most of the descriptions encompass what the children’s role in the village is, which makes it easier to relate to.
Concerns:
This is not an easy read for a child who is first learning the alphabet. In fact, it is aimed at a much older audience, as more of a social studies lesson. There are a lot of large words used in each description, which would be hard for young children to understand. There are also a lot of unfamiliar words, which would cause the child to struggle through the reading.
Classroom use/Other comments:
This is definitely a read aloud book for younger children, as opposed to an individual read. It can be used to teach students about Africa and some of the traditions the people there have. It is a great way to teach diversity.
You could really classify this as an informational book as well as a picture book.
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