From the Heart of Africa

A book of Wisdom

By: Eric Walters

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Hardcover | 2 January 2018

At a Glance

Hardcover
40 Pages

Age
6 - 9

Grade
1 - 4

Dimensions(cm)
26.1 x 26.1 x 1.5

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A collection of African wisdom gorgeously illustrated by artists from Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Canada, the United States and more.

A collection of African wisdom gorgeously illustrated by artists from Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Canada, the United States and more.

Aphorisms are universal. They give guidance, context and instruction for life's issues, and they help us understand each other and the world around us. We use them every day, yet never think about where they came from or why they exist.

In this beautifully illustrated collection, Eric Walters brings us classic sayings from the places where this shared wisdom began. Ashanti, Sukuma, Akan and Kikuyu- all of these cultures use the portable and easily shared knowledge contained in aphorisms, and from these cultures and more this communal knowledge spread.

This book is a celebration of art, of community and of our common history.

Industry Reviews

One of Canadian Children's Book Centre's Favourite Books of the Year 2018

PRAISE FOR From the Heart of Africa

"This beautifully illustrated book of wisdom serves as a good introduction to maxims and also acts against the many prevalent negative stereotypes of African cultures and people--lovely and illuminating." --STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews

"In this attractive picture book for older readers, Walters unites 15 aphorisms from a range of African cultures... This unique collection works both as a gift book and a handy model for classroom projects." --Booklist

"4/4... While Walters has offered his interpretation of the aphorisms' meanings, readers will undoubtedly want to proffer their own... its contents obviously speak to a much wider audience, including adults. Highly Recommended." --CM Magazine

"Colourful and bold typography with extremely minimal text--some of the aphorisms are only three words long--will instantly appeal to young and reluctant readers." --Quill & Quire

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