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Yabouza, Adrienne, 1965-
Subjects
Art, West African -- Juvenile fiction.
Fertility, Human, in art -- Juvenile fiction.
Mother and child -- Juvenile fiction.
Blacks -- Juvenile fiction.
Ghana -- Juvenile fiction.
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Yabouza, Adrienne, 1965-
Art, West African -- Juvenile fiction.
Fertility, Human, in art -- Juvenile fiction.
Mother and child -- Juvenile fiction.
Blacks -- Juvenile fiction.
Ghana -- Juvenile fiction.
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The magic doll : a
children
's
book
inspired
by
African
art
/ Adrienne Yabouza
by
Yabouza, Adrienne, 1965-
Prestel, c2020.
Call #:
FICTION YAB
Subjects
Art
, West
African
-- Juvenile fiction.
Fertility, Human, in
art
-- Juvenile fiction.
Mother and child -- Juvenile fiction.
Blacks -- Juvenile fiction.
Ghana -- Juvenile fiction.
ISBN:
9783791374468
379137446X
Alternate title:
Children
's
book
inspired
by
African
art
Translation of: Une poupée pour maman.
Description:
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 32 cm.
Notes:
Translation of: Une poupée pour maman.
Summary:
In a small village in West Africa, a young girl explains the special way she was born. Her mother had difficulty getting pregnant, so she seeks help in the form of a doll which she treats like a human baby, carrying it on her back and covering it with kisses. Months go by and finally the woman'
s
belly begins to grow! This beautiful story explores the Akua-Ba fertility figures of the Akan people of Ghana, while also depicting the deep love a mother has for her
children
. ©lodie Nouhen'
s
subtle, gorgeous illustrations combine collage and prints that are reminiscent of traditional
African
art
, while remaining uniquely contemporary. Each spread communicates the look and feel of West Africa--the blazing yellow of the sun, the deep blue of the sky, the richly patterned textiles, and vibrant flora and fauna. Adrienne Yabouza'
s
text echoes the rhythms of life in her homeland--the Central
African
Republic. The
book
closes with a short introduction to
African
art
and the importance of fertility statues in
African
cultures.
Genre:
School age picture
book
.
Other authors:
Nouhen, Elodie.
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School Age Picture Books - Black Collection
FICTION YAB
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School Age Picture Books - Black Collection
FICTION YAB
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J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library
School Age Picture Books - Black Collection
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Halifax North Memorial Public Library
School Age Picture Books - Black Collection
FICTION YAB
Childrens Books
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School Age Picture Books - Black Collection
FICTION YAB
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