Leslie Bulion
Children's Book Author
Fatuma's New Cloth ~ * ~ Hey Readers ~ * ~ Can you find this agama lizard on the pages of Fatuma's New Cloth? Many kids want to know if he's poisonous - he's not!  Here's a page from Fatuma's New Cloth with that agama lizard in action! Check out these reviews for Fatuma's New Cloth: "In Bulion's tender tale set in East Africa, the traditions of chai (tea) and kanga cloth contribute to a mother's gentle lesson to her daughter...Tadgell's artwork highlights the glorious colors of the area's fabrics and landscapes, and demonstrates the warmth of a closely knit community in which tradition is paramount." (Publishers Weekly) "Fatuma's New Cloth is an energetic and highly recommended children's picturebook about Fatuma, a young East African girl who learns about the complexities of the marketplace. There is even a recipe for East African chai (tea) included in this highly enjoyable tale by Leslie Bulion, whose engaging text is superbly complemented by the soft, watercolor-style illustrations by Nicole Tadgell" (Midwest Book Review) "FATUMA'S NEW CLOTH provides not only an entertaining tale, but also a fascinating peek into a vastly different culture from most American children's... Parents will welcome the message that the value of people lies on the inside where we cannot see. In addition, parents seeking to teach their children the lessons of acceptance of other people's beliefs and culture will find the story an excellent aid... Also included is a recipe for chai, allowing young children to experience the story first hand. Very highly recommended." (Wordweaving) |
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