"Seven Spools of Thread"
Illustrator: Deniel Minter
Awards:
Ages: Kindergarden-3rd Grade
Pineapple Points:5/5
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Summary:
A widowed father, ad seven sons who fought. They fought about crops, weather, and food. THe widow dies. Every child was to be given an equal share of inheritance, but first, together they must make gold from thread without fighting. If they couldn't, they would be cast on the streets as beggars and the inheritance would be distributed to the poor. They decided to make beautiful cloth and sell it for gold. They even shared this skill with the less fortunate so they could also prosper.
Evaluation:
The book is a beautifully written narrative that has the Kwanzaa principles woven into it. The illustrations are eye-catching and are culturally relevant. A great book to keep on the shelf to diversify the content.
The book is a beautifully written narrative that has the Kwanzaa principles woven into it. The illustrations are eye-catching and are culturally relevant. A great book to keep on the shelf to diversify the content.
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