Synopses & Reviews
As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangari decides to do somethingand#151;and starts by planting nine seedlings in her own backyard. And as they grow, so do her plans. . . .
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;This true story of Wangari Maathai, environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is a shining example of how one womanand#8217;s passion, vision, and determination inspired great change.
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This book was printed on 100% recycled paper with 50% postconsumer waste.
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"Comfortingly familiar and intriguingly different at the same time, this trip to the market and back again will carry readers to a place filled with joie de vivre."--Kirkus
Review
"Comfortingly familiar and intriguingly different at the same time, this trip to the market and back again will carry readers to a place filled with joie de vivre."
and#8212;Kirkus
"Sure to be a hit where Welcome to Zanzibar Road (Clarion, 2006) is popular."
and#8212;School Library Journal
"Daly creates a distinctive and memorable sense of community in his energetic, yet easygoing mixed-media spreads."
and#8212;Publishers Weekly
"Fans of Daly's first Zanzibar road title will find more to love here."
and#8212;The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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andquot;The tightly focused text moves quickly without sacrificing impact . . . Winterandrsquo;s images appear in framed, same-size squares on each page, creating a flat, frieze-like effect that pays off as Wangariandrsquo;s movement grows and the activities within each frame multiplyandmdash;a powerful demonstration of Wangariandrsquo;s work.andquot;andmdash;
Publishers Weekly, starred review
andquot;This delightful picture-book biography of the environmentalist has engaging illustrations and accessible, succinct prose. . . . This book would be a superb choice for read-alouds or assignments.andquot;andmdash;School Library Journal, starred review
andquot;The compact story does offer a way into one of our less-limned Nobel Prize winners, and with adults to fill the gaps in, this could be an appealing introcduction.andquot;andmdash;The Bulletin
andquot;The ethics and outcome of the tale are not forced on the reader. Rather, it is told very gentlyandmdash;like any good storyandmdash;and is brightly illustrated.andrdquo;andmdash;The Georgia Straight
andquot;Award-winning writer and illustrator Jeanette Winter's clear text and bold paintings (right) make it easy to imagine the story of Maathai and the women of the Green Belt Movement she started.andquot;andmdash;American Scientist
andquot; . . . beautifully illustrated and simply written for young children.andquot;--Sacramento Bee
andquot;Jeanette Winter's singular illustrative style is recognizable by the organic patterns and lively pastel hues . . . Scenes of crouching women planting tiny saplings . . . and, later, images of lush, bird-filled forests . . . celebrate [Maathai's] powerful vision.andquot;andmdash;Audubon
Smithsonian Magazine, Best Books of the Year 2008
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"Wangari Maathai, the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner whose Green Belt Movement has planted 30 million trees in Kenya, is the subject of Winterand#8217;s (The Librarian of Basra) eloquent picture biography. . . . Winterand#8217;s images appear in framed, same-size squares on each page, creating a flat, frieze-like effect that pays off as Wangariand#8217;s movement grows and the activities within each frame multiplyand#8212;a powerful demonstration of Wangariand#8217;s work."andnbsp; --Publishers Weekly, starred review (8/11/08)
Review
"This delightful picture-book biography of the environmentalist has engaging illustrations and accessible, succinct prose. . . . This book would be a superb choice for read-alouds or assignments."--
School Library Journal, starred review (11/08)
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"Daly's retelling offers a pleasing blend of familiar and original elements ... beams with sassy good fun." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Little Red Riding Hood is reinvented for a new audience in this colorful retelling of the classic fairy tale." Publishers Weekly
"Daly's boldly colored illustrations perfectly match this West African incarnation of the classic story." School Library Journal
"A mixture of the traditional and the contemporary in a Ghanaian urban setting." Booklist, ALA
"The South African writer/illustrator...create[s] an unusual version of the popular rural European cautionary tale set in contemporary urban Ghana." Kirkus Reviews
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"South African culture flows joyfully in this vibrant tale that's sure to be a hit." School Library Journal
"[The] animals are kind, full of music, and perfectly satisfied with their unhurried lives...they make fine role models." Booklist, ALA
"Wonderful endpapers introduce each of the story's characters and bring the...exuberance of the interior illustrations to the reader." Kirkus Reviews
"Watercolors...convey the characters' feelings and the contemporary African setting with equal verve in this warm, lively episodic book." Horn Book Guide
Synopsis
Five new stories featuring Mama Jumbo, Little Chico, and their friends on Zanzibar Road in an African village.
Synopsis
WELCOME TO ZANZIBAR ROAD introduced a lovable cast of characters: Mama Jumbo, an elephant; her adopted chick, Little Chico; Bro Vusi, Louie-Louie, Baba Jive, and the rest. Now Niki Daly takes us back to Zanzibar Road for five new adventures, including a memorable taxi ride, a lively market day, a bubblegum rescue, and a brand-new tutti-frutti shirt for Little Chico. NEXT STOP—ZANZIBAR ROAD! offers an inviting glimpse of African village life and a visit to a friendly, comfortable neighborhood we'd all like to call home.
Synopsis
Readers first met the elephant Mama Jumbo in Niki Daly's Welcome to Zanzibar Road. Here she is sporting her flippy-floppy, flappy-slippy, this-way-that-way pompom hat in five easy-to-read adventures including a bubble gum rescue and a brand-new tutti-frutti shirt for Mama Jumbo's adopted child, Little Chico the chicken. Full-color ink-and-watercolor illustrations bubble over with tiny details of the vivacious African village and Mama Jumbo's comfortable home under the pawpaw tree. A charming picture book/chapter book hybrid that's terrific for reading aloud.
Synopsis
A picture book based on the true story of Wangari Maathai, an environmental and political activist in Kenya and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004
Synopsis
When Granny asks Pretty Salma to go to the market one day, she warns her not to talk to strangers. But cunning Mr. Dog tricks Salma, and before she knows it, heand#8217;s wearing her stripy ntama, her pretty white beads, and her yellow sandals. And heand#8217;s on his way to Grannyand#8217;s house! African culture and flavor infuse this inventive retelling of a favorite fairy tale, and the vibrant lively illustrations bring it to life. The result is a story that combines new and old and spans cultures as successfully as it has spanned the centuries.
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A moving true story from the author of
The Librarian of BasraSynopsis
Set during the devastating tsunami of 2004,
MAMA is the touching true story of a baby hippo that was separated from his mother when the wave hit. After struggling alone for several days, the baby was rescued by Kenyan wildlife officers and brought to live in an animal refuge. There, all by himself, he adopted a new "mother"--that just happened to be a 130-year-old giant male tortoise. And they've been inseparable ever since.
Although MAMA takes place against the backdrop of a terrible human tragedy, at the heart of this story is a moving and original tale of adoption--and of finding love and companionship in the least likely of circumstances.
Includes an author's note.
Synopsis
On a hot day in Africa, the neighborhood of Zanzibar Road is bustling! Thereand#8217;s always someone ready to share a funny story, lend a helping hand, or celebrate a big day. As soon as Mama Jumbo walks down this special street, she knows sheand#8217;s found the perfect place to settle down. And with her kind heart and big imagination, sheand#8217;s sure to fit right in with her neighbors. Thereand#8217;s Baba Jive, who likes to play his sax; Bro Vusi and his bookmobile; Louie-Louie, who sells sweets in his shop; mischievous Juju; friendly Kwela and Buti; and lovable Little Chico. Youand#8217;ll get to meet all of these delightful characters in five short, funny, and sweet stories, just right for reading alone or sharing with a neighbor of your own.
About the Author
JEANETTE WINTERand#160; has written and illustrated many childrenand#8217;s booksand#160;based on true-life stories, including the highly acclaimed MAMA, The Librarian of Basra, and My Name Is Georgia. She lives in New York City.