A is For Africa - Hardcover

Onyefulu, Ifeoma

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0525651470 ISBN 13: 9780525651475

Publisher: Puffin, 1993

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A Nigerian photographer offers revealing full-color photographs of her fascinating homeland, accompanied by an ABC text, that capture the family relationships, village life, and startling beauty of the African country.

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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

Stunningly illustrated with photographs and give children an insight into life in other countries.

--Early Years Educator

About the Author:

Ifeoma Onyefulu was broughout up in a traditional village in Eastern Nigeria. Her highly acclaimed children's books are renowned for countering negative images of Africa by celebrating both its traditional village life and its urban life. A is for Africa, her first book, has become a classic title in the genre of cultural diversity and was praised by Publishers Weekly for its 'incisive view of her country's rich heritage'. Ifeoma has twice won the Children's Africana Book Award: Best Book for Young Children in the USA> Here Comes our Bride won the award in 2005 and Ikenna Goes to Nigeria in 2008. Ifeoma lives in London with her two sons. Find out more about Ifeoma's books at www.ifeomaonyefulu.com.

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