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Seven spools of thread : a Kwanzaa story Cover Image Book Book

Seven spools of thread : a Kwanzaa story / by Angela Shelf Medearis ; illustrated by Daniel Minter.

Medearis, Angela Shelf, 1956- (author.). Minter, Daniel, (illustrator.).

Summary:

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.

Item details

  • ISBN: 0807573159
  • ISBN: 9780807573150
  • ISBN: 9781415557082
  • ISBN: 141555708X
  • ISBN: 9781439511145
  • ISBN: 1439511144
  • ISBN: 9780807573167
  • ISBN: 0807573167
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
  • Publisher: Morton Grove, Ill. : Albert Whitman, 2000.

Contents / Notes

Awards Note:
2001 ALA Notable Book for Children
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2001
Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People for 2001, ALA Notable Children's Book, 2001.

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