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SOUTH AFRICA & BOTSWANA
For Kids
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, An African Tale
• John Steptoe
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
1987 •
HARD COVER
• 32 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
A traditional Shona folktale from Zimbabwe as adapted and illustrated for younger readers, ages 4-8. Akin to Cinderella, it's the story of two daughters, one selfish and cruel, the other thoughtful, and their fate. The handsome illustrations by the Brooklyn-born author were inspired by the stone palaces, towers and buildings of Great Zimbabwe, the ancient Shona city. A Caldecott Honor book.
(SAF114, $17.99) |
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Africa, Cultural Atlas for Young People
• Jocelyn Murray
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2007 •
HARD COVER
• 96 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
A fully illustrated overview of African culture and history by anthropologist Jocelyn Murray (who also wrote the adult version of this book). It covers broad historical and cultural themes and includes a two-page spread on each region throughout the continent. With lots of maps and color photos. Highly recommended as an introduction to all Africa.
(AFR58, $35.00) |
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Eyewitness Elephant
• Ian Redmond
• Dave King
NATURAL HISTORY •
2000 •
HARD COVER
• 63 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
A vivid introduction to the elephant, in the colorful Eyewitness visual style. With plenty of background on the natural history of the elephant, including description of its behavior and social habits. Geared for children ages 9-12.
(BST44, $16.99) |
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Out of Bounds: Seven Stories of Conflict and Hope
• Beverley Naidoo
LITERATURE •
2008 •
PAPER
• 175 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
A collection of stories about children growing up in apartheid South Africa, all set during the last 50 years. Naidoo has written a series of books for young adults, all taking place in South Africa.
(SAF173, $6.99) |
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The Eye, the Ear and the Arm
• Nancy Farmer
LITERATURE •
1995 •
PAPER
• 311 PAGES
• YOUNG ADULTS
A Newbery Honor award winning book set in Harare in the year 2194. Nancy Farmer employs elements of Shona mythology in this futuristic tale about three children who chafe under military rule.
(ZIM10, $6.99) |
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The Year the Gypsies Came
• Linzi Glass
LITERATURE •
2006 •
HARD COVER
• 260 PAGES
• YOUNG ADULTS
Set in 1960s Johannesburg, this young adult novel tells the story of a white girl whose priveleged life is shaken by the arrival of a wandering family into her home and the arrest of a good friend at the hands of the apartheid regime.
(SAF172, $16.95) |
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Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales
• Nelson Mandela
LITERATURE •
2007 •
PAPER
• 144 PAGES
• FAMILY
A wide-ranging collection of stories from all over the continent, the majority traditional folktales from Southern Africa. With handsome full-color illustrations throughout, a map, and notes on contributors. A team of expert folklorists, poets and authors transcribe the tales, each selected by Mandela.
(AFR135, $16.95) |
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