Please follow the sample below: This week the genre is graphic novels. (5 Books)
[Title of Assignment]
Research childrens books #1-Topic: Picture Books about/set in Africa
[List the books, title, author, and illustrator if applicable. In parenthesis note which one is an award winner]
1.) Mufaros Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale written and illustrated by John Steptoe (award winner)
2.) Beautiful Blackbird written and illustrated by Ashley Bryan
3.) The Middle Passage: White Ships Black Cargo by Tom Feelings
4.) Why Mosquitoes Buzz in Peoples Ears: A West African Tale by Verna Aardema, illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon
5.) The Day Gogo Went to Vote: South Africa by Elinor Batezat Sisulu, illustrated by Sharon Wilson
[For every book list your reason for choosing it and attach one book review.]
1.) Mufaros Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale written and illustrated by John Steptoe (award winner)
[Short Statement] I have two daughters who always fight. This would be a perfect book for them. Plus, the illustrations look like theyre amazing.
[Book Review]
School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 3 An African villager named Mufaro had two daughters whom everyone agreed were beautiful. However, their dispositions were not alike: Manyara had a bad temper and was selfish (although not in front of Mufaro); Nyasha was always kind and considerate both to people and to animals. When Mufaro receives word that the Great King is inviting all of the most worthy and beautiful women to appear before him so that he might choose a wife, Mufaro decides that both of his daughters should go. Manyara, believing herself more worthy and beautiful than her sister, sets out alone so that she can be presented to the king before her sister. What happens to each girl along the way depends on her response to the strange people whom she encounters. This folktale shows the traditional qualities, characterizations, and predictability. It is distinguished, however, by its colorful ink and watercolor illustrations of the costumes, artifacts, flora, and fauna of the Zimbabwe region. The expressive drawings of people and events enhance the story and serve to strengthen readers’ familiarity with traditional African culture. A magnificently illustrated book, filled with rich textures and vibrant color, and a story that will satisfy young romantics as well as those with a strong sense of justice. Helen E. Williams, University of Maryland, College Park
2.) Beautiful Blackbird written and illustrated by Ashley Bryan etc
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