Bibliograph

African proverbs for all ages, collected by Johnnetta Betsch Cole and Nelda LaTeef ; illustrated by Nelda LaTeef

Type

Label

African proverbs for all ages, collected by Johnnetta Betsch Cole and Nelda LaTeef ; illustrated by Nelda LaTeef

Language

eng

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 4 to 8, Roaring Brook PressGrades 2-3, Roaring Brook Press

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

African proverbs for all ages

Oclc number

1202442166

Responsibility statement

collected by Johnnetta Betsch Cole and Nelda LaTeef ; illustrated by Nelda LaTeef

Summary

"It has been said that a proverb is a short sentence based on long experience. African Proverbs is An Oprah Book about the power of proverbs, how they evolve over time, and the wisdom of various cultures in Africa. Whether you're young or old, proverbs can open your mind to new ways of seeing the world. We underestimate children, assuming they are incapable of understanding metaphor and deeper meaning. Children learn in multiple ways, but for each method by which they learn, they need engaged imagination and ignited visual sensibilities. And as adults, we underestimate ourselves when we allow our lives to be about practical matters only. Proverbs can stir our soul and spark our imagination." --, Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

Classification