- Gebundene Ausgabe: 1 Seiten
- Verlag: Knopf Books for Young Readers (10. September 1994)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0517596679
- ISBN-13: 978-0517596678
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 24,6 x 20,1 x 0,5 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 5.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (1 Kundenrezension)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 614.385 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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Ages 4-8. The photographs of the Ndebele people and their amazing, decorated houses are fascinating, but this doesn't work as a children's book. The attempt to make a "story" out of a cute young girl and her pet chicken is just a contrivance to show off the pictures, which are all posed and in no particular order. What kids will get from this is not the individual story, but a glimpse of a way of life rich in traditional art yet part of contemporary South Africa. Hazel Rochman
From Kirkus Reviews
A beguiling collaboration between the renowned poet (All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes, 1986, etc.) and a Namibian- born photojournalist. Thandi, an eight-year-old Ndebele girl from a South African village, is first glimpsed in European school clothes but talks mostly about her traditional culture, in which ``people do not call anything beautiful. They will say that the best thing is good.'' She tells how their intricately patterned houses are painted and describes her mother's beadwork, focusing on the contrast between these arts and the sober modern world of town and school. Thandi's sunny, childlike voice is gracefully honed and has delightful touches of humor, especially about her ``best friend,'' a chicken: ``When I tell my friend secrets, she can talk all she wants...but no one can understand her...except another chicken, of course'' (ellipses in original). In the expertly composed color photos, Thandi and the other children glow with mischief, laugh out loud, or ``just sit back deep inside themselves''; the crafts are also handsomely displayed. The design here (by Alexander Isley Design) is inspired, setting off words and photos to perfection. Vibrant color blocks and pages echo hues in the photos and contrast with white pages. Spacing and different sizes of sans-serif type enhance the cadence and emphasis of the first-person narrative. A fine introduction to these young South Africans. (Nonfiction/Picture book. 4-8) -- Copyright ©1994, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
I bought this book today and read it with my 10 year old niece. It has exceptionally beautiful photographs of the Ndebele people. It is a story that reminds us that the simple things in life are the most precious. Thandi tells the story of her people and family and her best friend, a chicken. She is a proud and pure hearted child that shares the culture of the Ndebele people with us. This is a lovely story that is a fun, educational, easy to read one that made me feel young at heart again. I'll be needing an additional copy to share with my grandaughter.
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Anthopology for Children
4. November 2002
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
I am a senior in college, and an elementary education major with a minor in anthropology- when I found this book, I was estatic. Its beautiful photography is greatly complimented with Maya Angelou's flowing words. Humor, color, and the similarities with the Ndebele girl (Thandi, which means hope) are sure to attract children. They will learn that even though Thandi is across the world, all children share many similaries- a lesson that should be remembered, especially in modern times. I will definately use this in my classroom someday. Never have I seen such a great childrens book that is infused with anthropology and the study of a culture!
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Outstanding children's story!
14. Dezember 1997
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
As a reading tutor, I have enjoyed sharing this book with my 4th grade students. It examins the differences of people, our different cultures, and is a colorful and enchanting story. My kids, both boys and girls are facinated by this book, and we always continue a dialogue with it. The recognize the author, as one their parents respect, and enjoy talking about it and laughing about the silly chicken.We have talked about trying to paint houses with a chicken feather, and may jsut try to do this during black history month! I adore this book!
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My Painted house, my friend chicken,and me
4. Juli 2006
Format:Taschenbuch
Reading this book my daugther(6yrs.) and I enjoyed a special moment learning about how beautiful are the simple things. And gave us the oportunity to learn how easy is to celebrate life and love.
The most important lesson of all is to be proud of what we love and care.
The most important lesson of all is to be proud of what we love and care.
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