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Pat Cummings
Cummings’ lively retelling and vibrant illustrations capture all the mischief and humor of Ananse the spider, one of the most popular characters of West African lore. Full color.
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Originally published in hardcover in 2019 by Harper.
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A girl, her mother, and their cat are snuggled up on a couch and reading a book. The girl falls asleep, and when she wakes up, Mommy is gone. Where…
A girl follows clues that lead to Mommy! This Level D book is perfect for new readers.
A girl, her mother, and their cat are snuggled up on a couch…
Fresh dirt, a kale recipe, and other clues lead a girl to Mommy–in the garden! –
Mary Stolz
Thomas and his cat live with Grandfather. One night during a thunderstorm, the electricity goes off, leaving them in the dark. The old man begins to tell Thomas about his…
After spending the day fishing in the Gulf of Mexico with Grandfather, eight-year-old Thomas has a quiet evening on the porch hearing more about his African heritage.
Jeannette Caines
A young girl and her favorite aunt share the excitement of planning a very special car trip for just the two of them.
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Nikki Grimes
Here’s Nikki Grimes’s clever alphabet rhyme as a guide to a big city. From the ice-skating rink to the opera, C is for City is alive with activity. Pat Cummings’s…
H. Chuku Lee
Through her great capacity to love, a kind and beautiful maid releases a handsome prince from the spell which has made him an ugly beast.
