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Zindzi Mandela (1960–2020)

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Grandad Mandela (2018) 74 exemplaren
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This book explores the life of Nelson Mandela but in a very unique way.
The story is told through his daughter answering questions her children have about their grandad.
Through the questions they ask, his story is told. The illustration shows the conflict within his story, and then later the resolution. This unique take on a biography is sure to keep the students interested.
 
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emsammartino | 9 andere besprekingen | Jan 22, 2020 |
Grandad Mandela is a picture book that teaches elementary grade students about Nelson Mandela, African politics and how Mandela fought (without weapons) for his beliefs. Two great-grandchildren of Nelson Mandela ask their grandmother questions about his life which she clearly and directly answers. Because of the style this story is written in, it does not flow as well as some children's books do, but it is an interesting topic and should hold the attention of the reader or listener. The author was able to give a lot of information about Nelson Mandela, apartheid and the People of Colour living in South Africa in a short book.

This book is a good starting point for children who want to learn about Mandela, social justice and what they, themselves, can do to further Mandela's legacy. It can also be used when teaching about biographies and the various styles they are written in. The illustrations by Sean Qualls match the dignity and directness of the text. This is a great beginning to learn about Nelson Mandela and could be a great way to encourage further research. The one thing that the author or publisher could have added would be resources to find out more. I recommend this book for school and public libraries. The publisher, Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Childrens, provided me with a copy of this book to read. The opinions stated are my own.
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Carlathelibrarian | 9 andere besprekingen | Feb 5, 2019 |
This book is a creative and very personal way to learn about the life of Mandela. The art work is beautiful, done with acrylic paint, collage, and colored pencil, it has a rustic touch to it which gives a sense of the culture, time, and place of this story. A very important book to have in every school and home.
 
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Kimberlyaiisha | 9 andere besprekingen | Dec 2, 2018 |
Grandad Mandela is a unique biography about Nelson Mandela, written by and told from the viewpoint of two of Mandela's granddaughters, asking questions to their mother. The book is beautifully illustrated, with vibrant colors and simple but effective drawings. Mandela's story is somewhat simplified for the benefit of the audience, though it does not skim over the most fundamental atrocities of Apartheid. It would serve as a good read-aloud for young students, particularly for a lesson on civil rights movements around the world.… (meer)
 
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83
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