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African
African is a children's book featuring lyrics by Peter Tosh and illustrations by Jamaican artist Rachel Moss. The song "African" by Peter Tosh was originally released in 1977 on his second solo record, Equal Rights. He wrote the song during a time of civil unrest in Jamaica as a reminder to all black people that they were part of the same community. The album is considered one of the most influential reggae works of all time
God’s big plan
"Illuminates a new understanding of the story of Babel in the book of Genesis, revealing God's design for wonderful diversity throughout the world." -- inside cover
Ilyas and Duck: Search for Allah
"Ilyas and Duck search for Allah is an adorable storybook for kids about a boy's quest to find God. "Where is God?" is a question that any parent teaching their kids will one day have to answer. This book helps parents answer that question while conveying the profound mystery of it all in a fun way. In this story, likable Ilyas pairs up with Duck to ask the one question over and over in different scenarios. With whimsical and poetic replies, Ilyas slowly begins to realize what his question truly means. And by the end, his childish curiosity is fulfilled with profound realizations. The book has hardcover binding and comes with a cover jacket"--Publisher's description
Dream Songs, Night Songs: From China to Senegal
A child settles down to sleep, anticipating the journey tomorrow will bring. Presented in English, Spanish, and French, and including a CD with fourteen night songs from countries around the world.
Crescent moons and pointed minarets
In simple rhyming text a young Muslim girl guides the reader through the traditions and shapes of Islam.
The Negro speaks of rivers
The famous poem, taken from The collected poems of Langston Hughes (c1994), illustrated with watercolors
Sail away
A celebration of mermaids, wildernesses of waves, and the creatures of the deep through poems by Langston Hughes and cut-paper collage illustrations by multiple Coretta Scott King Award-winner Ashley Bryan
I am the world
Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate the diversity of cultures, languages, countries, and people of the world
Families around the world
Allows young readers to visit with fourteen children, each from a different country, to learn about their families. Includes suggested activities
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