Ashanti to Zulu

African Traditions

Illustrated by Diane Dillon
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$8.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
96 per carton
On sale Jul 15, 1992 | 9780140546040
Age 4-8 years
Reading Level: Lexile 960L
Sales rights: World

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.
  • WINNER
    Caldecott Medal Winner
  • WINNER
    New York Times Best Illustrated Book

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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.

Awards

  • WINNER
    Caldecott Medal Winner
  • WINNER
    New York Times Best Illustrated Book