African Proverbs for All Ages

by Johnnetta Betsch Cole

Author	: Johnnetta Betsch Cole
Publisher	: Roaring Brook Press
Total Pages	: 40
Release	: 2021-11-30
Genre	: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN	: 1250863627

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African Proverbs for All Ages is a beautifully-illustrated, engaging picture book about the power of proverbs, how they evolve over time, and the wisdom of various cultures in Africa. It has been said that a proverb is a short sentence based on long experience. Whether you are young or old, proverbs can open your mind to a whole new way of seeing the world. We underestimate children when we assume they are incapable of understanding metaphor and deeper meaning. There are multiple ways that children learn, but for each method by which they learn, they need their imagination engaged and their visual sensibilities ignited. And as adults, we underestimate ourselves when we allow our lives to be about practical matters only. Proverbs can stir our soul and spark our imagination. --Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Ph.D. President Emerita of Spelman and Bennett Colleges In African Proverbs for All Ages, noted anthropologist and educator Dr. Johnetta Betsch Cole and award-winning illustrator Nelda LaTeef invite children and adults to explore and reflect on complex notions about relationships, identity, society, and the human condition. A Roaring Brook Press and Oprah Book

African Proverbs

by Gerd de Ley

Author	: Gerd de Ley
Publisher	:
Total Pages	: 144
Release	: 1999
Genre	: Foreign Language Study
ISBN	:

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This extensive collection of 1755 proverbs spans all regions of the African continent, revealing much about the wisdom, humour, and character of its people and culture. Each proverb is arranged alphabetically by key words and includes the country, province, or tribe of origin. Charmingly illustrated with traditional African art from museums and collections around the world.

The Book of African Proverbs

by Ibrahim Mustapha

Author	: Ibrahim Mustapha
Publisher	: Independently Published
Total Pages	: 54
Release	: 2020-01-04
Genre	:
ISBN	: 9781655297106

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This book contains a list of African proverbs, wise saying and words of wisdom from around the continent.A proverb is a simple, concrete, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and use formulaic language. Collectively, they form a genre of folklore.Many African proverbs are strongly tied to the earth and animals, conveying lessons of life and learning often through daily, seemingly menial, procedures. An example of a Zimbabwean proverb is "there is honey but no bees" - describing a situation when you find something free for the taking and without consequence.Every culture has its share of wise proverbs or sayings, usually single sentences, passed down from one generation to the next. While these sayings may vary from one language, culture, and country to another, the wisdom they convey is universal. Africa, in particular, is overflowing with inspirational sayings, many of which provide a captivating insight into the rich and vibrant cultures that crafted them.

African Proverbs.

by Charlotte Leslau

Author	: Charlotte Leslau
Publisher	: Hassell Street Press
Total Pages	: 70
Release	: 2021-09-09
Genre	:
ISBN	: 9781014494832

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Speak to the Winds

by

Author	:
Publisher	: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books
Total Pages	: 88
Release	: 1975
Genre	: Literary Collections
ISBN	:

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A collection of African proverbs primarily from Ghana, dealing with wisdom, truth and falsehood, human conduct, contentment, opportunity, children, and animals.

I Am Because We Are

by Betty Press

Author	: Betty Press
Publisher	: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Total Pages	: 183
Release	: 2013-06-03
Genre	: Photography
ISBN	: 1628469137

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I Am Because We Are features 125 black-and-white photographs by Betty Press taken all over East and West Africa since 1987, combined with related African proverbs compiled by Annetta Miller, an American born in Tanzania. The book highlights the importance of proverbs in educating members of African societies on how to think, how to behave, and how to have a better life. Press took these photographs with the goal of making a significant educational and artistic contribution to the appreciation and understanding of African culture and society as well as our own. The photographs of daily life deal with knowledge, cooperation, love, beauty, friendship, hope, humor, sorrow, happiness, gratitude, dance, tradition, faith, peace, war, death, and human relationships. These are the same themes found in African proverbial language. Thus came the natural idea of coupling images with proverbs. Together they offer a powerful expression of African life and the universality of human emotions, ideas, and knowledge.

Jewels from Our Ancestors

by Tamara Pizzoli

Author	: Tamara Pizzoli
Publisher	: English Schoolhouse
Total Pages	: 40
Release	: 2018-01-19
Genre	:
ISBN	: 9780997686050

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Jewels from Our Ancestors: A Book of African Proverbs is a short, illustrated literary collection of words of wisdom from the continent of Africa. The book honors the elders who have come before us and gifted us with sensible sayings that compel both readers and listeners to reflect, learn and grow.

African Proverbs: Wisdom Without Borders

by Clint Morgan

Author	: Clint Morgan
Publisher	:
Total Pages	:
Release	: 2015-07-07
Genre	: Religion
ISBN	: 9780892658725

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This beautiful book is filled with soft, rich images of Africa along with meaningful, age-old words giving the reader inspiration and perspective. The proverbs from another culture broaden our horizon and pass along value, humor, and most of all wisdom that truly stands the test of time. Clint Morgan shares from a heart for missions and a profound love for Africa having spent thirty years serving in Cote d'Ivoire.

Source of All Evil

by Mineke Schipper

Author	: Mineke Schipper
Publisher	:
Total Pages	: 124
Release	: 1992
Genre	: Reference
ISBN	:

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