Jambo Means Hello

Swahili Alphabet Book

Illustrated by Tom Feelings
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$9.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
60 per carton
On sale Jul 15, 1992 | 978-0-14-054652-1
Age 3-5 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD750L
Sales rights: World
A companion to the Caldecott Honor Book Moja Means One: Swahili Counting Book 

Jambo Means Hello
 introduces children to the Swahili alphabet with helpful pronunciation keys, while presenting East African culture and lifestyles through an easy-to-understand narrative and vivid illustrations.  

A Caldecott Honor Book

* “A lyrical song of Swahili life.”—School Library Journal, starred review
  • WINNER
    Caldecott Honor Book

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A companion to the Caldecott Honor Book Moja Means One: Swahili Counting Book 

Jambo Means Hello
 introduces children to the Swahili alphabet with helpful pronunciation keys, while presenting East African culture and lifestyles through an easy-to-understand narrative and vivid illustrations.  

A Caldecott Honor Book

* “A lyrical song of Swahili life.”—School Library Journal, starred review

Awards

  • WINNER
    Caldecott Honor Book