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Ashanti to Zulu

African Traditions

Margaret Musgrove

1999·Nonfiction·children

Fantasy History & Politics

★ Caldecott Medal (1977) · Winner

Artists Leo and Diane Dillon won their second consecutive Caldecott Medal for this stunning ABC of African culture. "Another virtuoso performance. . . . Such an astute blend of aesthetics and information is admirable, the child's eye will be rewarded many times over."--Booklist. ALA Notable Book; Caldecott Medal.

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Ashanti to Zulu

African Traditions

Margaret Musgrove

★ Caldecott Medal (1977) · Winner

Year

1999

Type

Nonfiction

Audience

children

Fantasy History & Politics

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Artists Leo and Diane Dillon won their second consecutive Caldecott Medal for this stunning ABC of African culture. "Another virtuoso performance. . . . Such an astute blend of aesthetics and information is admirable, the child's eye will be rewarded many times over."--Booklist. ALA Notable Book; Caldecott Medal.

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