A is for Africaby Ifeoma OnyefuluBeginner readers and younger children A great, simple alphabet book with an African theme and lovely photographs. By Ifeoma Onyefulu, a Nigerian author, who has produced other excellent similar titles featuring colour (Chidi Only Likes Blue : An African Book of Colours) and shapes (A Triangle for Adaora: An African Book of Shapes). Amazon's summary; From Beads to Drums to Masquerades, from Grandmother to Yams, this photographic alphabet captures the rhythms of day-to-day village life in Africa. Ifeoma Onyefulu's lens reveals not only traditional crafts and customs, but also the African sense of occasion and fun, in images that will delight children the world over. Amazon's review; This compelling book will inspire and delight children who live the world over (Junior Education ) This is one of the many books (Ifeoma) has written about the continent in which she grew up, accompanied by her own beautiful photographs... The photographs, together with her simple explanations, ensure that there is plenty to talk about. (The Ultimate First Book Guide ) |
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