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A is for Africa (World Alphabet)

A is for Africa (World Alphabet)

by Ifeoma Onyefulu (Author)

  • Used

    Paperback 1996

    $3.49

  • Used

    Paperback 1993

    $5.08
Synopsis

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.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 32
 Edition: New edition
 Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Published: 07 Mar 1996
ISBN 10: 0711210292
ISBN 13: 9780711210295

Media Reviews
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
Author Bio
Ifeoma Onyefulu was brought up in a traditional village in Eastern Nigeria. After completing a business management course, she trained as a photographer, contributing to a number of magazines. Ifeoma's highly acclaimed children's books are renowned for countering negative images of Africa by celebrating its traditional village life. Her work has been admired at many exhibitions. A is for Africa, her first book, was chosen as one of Child Education's Best Information Books and Junior Education's Best Books. She has twice won the Children's Africana Book Award: Best Book for Young Children in the USA for Here Comes Our Bride! in 2005 and for Ikenna Goes to Nigeria in 2008. Ifeoma lives in London. To visit Ifeoma's website click here Watch a video of Ifeoma Onyefulu, talking about her books and influences by clicking here