The Making of Butterflies
"Kendi and Yangni collaborate to introduce young children to the African American folklore tradition and to Hurston's importance within that tradition." --The Horn Book
A First Folktale from the creators of Magnolia Flower, Zora Neale Hurston and Ibram X. Kendi, about the origin of butterflies.
The Creator wuz all finished and thru makin' de world.
But soon, the Creator finds themselves flying through the sky, making gorgeous butterflies of every color, shape, and size.
Find out why butterflies were made in Zora Neale Hurston's stunning and layered African American folktale retold by #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award-winning author Ibram X. Kendi and illustrated by Kah Yangni. This accessible and sizable board book is perfect for introducing the youngest of readers to the beauty of Hurston's storytelling and will spark curiosity in children about how things in our world came to be.
Author: Zora Neale Hurston, Ibram X. Kendi
Publisher: Amistad Books for Young Readers
Published: 03/07/2023
Pages: 24
Binding Type: Board Book
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 7.87h x 7.95w x 0.55d
ISBN: 9780063111585
Audience: Baby-Preschool
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2023
School Library Journal 03/01/2023 pg. 69
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2023 pg. 153
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