This West African book written and illustrated by a husband and wife living among the culture, is one that is intriguing not only because of its factual information but also for its insight into African culture and the Swahili language. Although this book is not telling a story, it would be a great text to be used within the classroom because of the way it introduces the reader to the West African culture and the language spoken therein. By exposing students to cultures other than their own, we can broaden their knowledge on other ways of life and help them to combat misconceptions. This could also be beneficial if there were a student within the classroom that could relate to this text, however the teacher must be mindful of how they are teaching with it and must be prepared and well informed of the culture to the best of his/her ability.
Multi-cultural/International
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