African Proverbs for All Ages
African Proverbs for All Ages by Nelda LaTeef is a beautifully illustrated picture book published by Roaring Brook Press on November 30, 2021. This engaging work explores the significance of proverbs and their evolution across various African cultures, emphasizing the wisdom they impart. The book invites readers of all ages to appreciate the depth of meaning behind these short sentences, which are rooted in long-standing experiences.
In this edition, readers will find a rich tapestry of insights that encourage reflection on relationships, identity, and societal themes. The illustrations complement the text, enhancing the exploration of values and virtues inherent in African proverbs. This book serves as a resource for both children and adults, fostering an understanding of metaphor and deeper meanings that can ignite imagination and provoke thought. With 40 pages of content, it aims to engage visual sensibilities while providing a platform for meaningful discussions about the human condition.
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African Proverbs for All Ages is a beautifully-illustrated, engaging picture book about the power of proverbs, how they evolve over time, and the wisdom of various cultures in Africa.
It has been said that a proverb is a short sentence based on long experience.
Whether you are young or old, proverbs can open your mind to a whole new way of seeing the world. We underestimate children when we assume they are incapable of understanding metaphor and deeper meaning. There are multiple ways that children learn, but for each method by which they learn, they need their imagination engaged and their visual sensibilities ignited. 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. –Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Ph.D. President Emerita of Spelman and Bennett Colleges
In African Proverbs for All Ages, noted anthropologist and educator Dr. Johnetta Betsch Cole and award-winning illustrator Nelda LaTeef invite children and adults to explore and reflect on complex notions about relationships, identity, society, and the human condition.
A Roaring Brook Press and Oprah Book
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