Zandi Finds Ubuntu Contributor(s): Trent, Tererai (Author), Grainger, Lori (Author) |
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ISBN: 1612444954 ISBN-13: 9781612444956 Publisher: Tererai Trent
Binding Type: Paperback Published: November 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - General |
Age Level: 0-12 |
Grade Level: PreK-7 |
Physical Information: 0.07" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" L (0.18 lbs) 26 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Cultural Region - African - Topical - Friendship |
Features: Illustrated |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Zandi Finds Ubuntu Is a warm, gentle story about a little girl, Zandi, who is growing up on the savannas of Zimbabwe, Africa. During the story she discovers how character traits exhibited by animals are similar to those seen in people. The story teaches the importance of friendship, love, hard-work, loyalty, trustworthiness, and determination in achieving "Ubuntu", or the meaning of life and happiness. |
Contributor Bio(s): Trent, Tererai: - Rooted in humble beginnings, Tererai grew up in a cattle-herding family in rural Zimbabwe and against all odds achieved her dreams of attaining a PhD in America. Today, she continues to fulfill her sacred purpose by serving her community through Tererai Trent International, an organization which provides universal access to quality education while empowering rural communities. Hailed by Oprah Winfrey as her "All-time Favorite Guest" Tererai is also an internationally acclaimed voice for education and women's empowerment. Her favorite motto is "Tinogona," meaning, "It is achievable!"Grainger, Lori: - Lori Grainger is an award-winning elementary school teacher from Salinas, California. An educator for more than 20 years, she thoroughly enjoys starting every school day by reading a picture book to her young students. She has three, beautiful adult children and lives with her husband, Joe, and their dog, Chuck. This is her first children's book. |
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