Malaika, Carnival Queen by Nadia L. Hohn Hardcover Book

Description: Malaika, Carnival Queen by Nadia L. Hohn, Irene Luxbacher Malaika learns about her father, who came to Canada as a migrant farm worker when she was just a baby and who shared her love of carnival.Malaika dreams about a man with a basket of fruit and guesses that the dream is about her father. Mummy explains that her daddy passed away long ago, and Grandma decides its time Malaika knew more about her fathers life.The family drives to a far-off farm where they receive a warm welcome and visit the orchard where Malaikas father picked fruit. The farm workers tell Malaika that her daddy had always dreamed of celebrating carnival there, just like back home. Will Malaika agree to be their Carnival Queen for the harvest festival?Nadia L. Hohn and Irene Luxbacher have created another compelling story about Malaika, who finds a way to cope with her sadness about her father through their shared love of carnival. Includes an authors note.Key Text FeaturesdialogueglossaryillustrationsvignettesCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.6With prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts).CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.1Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography NADIA L. HOHN, B.A. (Hon.), B.Ed., M.Ed., M.F.A. is an award-winning educator and author of several books for children including the Malaika series, The Antiracist Kitchen: 21 Stories (and Recipes), and A Likkle Miss Lou: How Jamaican Poet Louise Bennett Coverley Found Her Voice. Nadia is an "artivist" who works to make sure that all young people see themselves in books. Based in Toronto, Nadia teaches elementary school and writing for children courses at post-secondary institutions.IRENE LUXBACHER is an artist and author living in Toronto, Ontario, who has received many awards for her work. She has written and illustrated Deep Underwater, an Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award finalist, and Mr. Frank, which was selected as a USBBY Outstanding International Book. Her illustrations for the Malaika series by Nadia L. Hohn have been highly acclaimed, and her illustrations for The Imaginary Garden by Andrew Larsen were shortlisted for the Governor Generals Literary Award. Review A lovely story that intertwines a girls past and present into an honest reflection of her family. * Kirkus Reviews *A heartwarming story. * School Library Journal *This breathtaking addition to the Malaika picture book series does not disappoint … Malaika, Carnival Queen is a beautiful depiction of the desire to connect to personal genealogy, but it is also a depiction of black culture and Jamaican heritage. * CM: Canadian Review of Materials * Long Description Malaika learns about her father, who came to Canada as a migrant farm worker when she was a just a baby and who shared her love of carnival. Malaika dreams about a man with a basket of fruit and guesses that the dream is about her father. Mummy explains that her daddy passed away long ago, and Grandma decides its time Malaika knew more about her fathers life. The family drives to a far-off farm where they receive a warm welcome and visit the orchard where Malaikas father picked fruit. The farm workers tell Malaika that her daddy had always dreamed of celebrating carnival there, just like back home. Will Malaika agree to be their Carnival Queen for the harvest festival? Nadia L. Hohn and Irene Luxbacher have created another compelling story about Malaika, who finds a way to cope with her sadness about her father through their shared love of carnival. Includes an authors note. Key Text Features dialogue glossary illustrations vignettes Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.6 With prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7 With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. Feature This is the fourth book in a popular series -- Malaikas Costume was chosen for the 2021 TD Grade One Book Giveaway, and Malaikas Surprise was nominated for the Forest of Readings Blue Spruce Award. The story shows a young child coming to terms with the knowledge that a parent has passed away. The experience of migrant farm workers is woven into the story as Malaika learns more about her fathers life and is addressed in an authors note. The book features the sharing and celebration of Caribbean carnival culture. New Feature This is the fourth book in a popular series -- Malaikas Costumewas chosen for the 2021 TD Grade One Book Giveaway, and Malaikas Surprisewas nominated for the Forest of Readings Blue Spruce Award. The story shows a young child coming to terms with the knowledge that a parent has passed away. The experience of migrant farm workers is woven into the story as Malaika learns more about her fathers life and is addressed in an authors note. The book features the sharing and celebration of Caribbean carnival culture. Details ISBN1773068504 Author Irene Luxbacher Format Hardcover Pages 32 Series The Malaika Series Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781773068503 Publication Date 2023-06-15 Imprint Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada Place of Publication Ontario Country of Publication Canada Illustrations Full color throughout ISBN-10 1773068504 UK Release Date 2023-06-15 Illustrator Irene Luxbacher Publisher Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada Alternative 9781773068510 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2023-09-06 Audience Age 3 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142036480;

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