My Painted House, My Friendly Chicken, and Me

Author Maya Angelou Illustrated by Margaret Courtney-Clarke

Grades Preschool - 2 Ages 3-7

Full color photographs. "Hello, Stranger-Friend" begins Maya Angelou's story about Thandi, a South African Ndebele girl, her mischievous brother, her beloved chicken, and the astonishing mural art produced by the women of her tribe.  With never-before-seen photographs of the very private Ndebele women and their paintings, this unique book shows the passing of traditions from parent to child and introduces young readers to a new culture through a new friend.

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Trade Paperback 9780375825675

Awards

Parenting Magazine Best Book of the Year - WINNER 0

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