Overview
In this stunning Coretta Scott King Award–winning picture book, take a magical and resonant journey to Africa.
"I went all the way to Africa / In a dream one night / I crossed over the ocean / In a slow, smooth jump..."
In words that sing and pictures that evoke the rich life and culture of the African continent, here is a book that makes real the deepest longings and imaginings of children for the faraway land of their ancestors. A classic picture book for sharing at home or in the classroom.
"Greenfield’s lyrical telling and Byard’s marvelous pictures make this book close to an ideal adventure for children, black or white." —Publishers Weekly
Details
Language:
English
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
32
Publisher:
HarperCollins
About the Author
Eloise Greenfield has published many children"s books, including picture books, novels, poetry, and biographies. Mrs. Greenfield has won many awards for her writing, including the Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children, given by the National Council of Teachers of English. In 1999 she became a member of the National Literary Hall of Fame for Writers of African Descent. Mrs. Greenfield was born in North Carolina and grew up in Washington, D.C., where she continues to live. She has a son, a daughter, and four grandchildren.
