In the Small, Small Night by Jane Kurtz. Illustrated by Rachel Isadora. (2005) Reading Level: Ages 4-8. 32 pages. Amistad. ISBN:0066238137.
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In the Small, Small Night
by Jane Kurtz
Illustrated by Rachel Isadora
Named as one of the five best picture books of 2005 by the Washington Post.
2006 Kansas Notable Book
Publisher's Description
Kofi can't sleep in his new home in the United States, so his older
sister Abena soothes his fears about life in a different country by
telling him two folktales from their native Ghana about the nature of
wisdom and perseverance.
 Starred Review -- "Using stories she heard
from a friend from Ghana, [Jane] Kurtz weaves them into a lovely story
about wisdom and perseverance. … [Rachel] Isadora's vibrant
illustrations, drenched in color, capture the African settings, the
folkloric animals, and the love between brother and sister-and they
complete the enchantment." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Kurtz
beautifully captures the way an age-old oral tradition emerges... . A
strong addition to any collection, this book is a must-buy for
communities with African immigrant families." -- School Library Journal
"...a comforting story about family and staying connected even when they are an ocean apart." -- Ebony Magazine
"The dark, cold night explodes with color and warmth as Ghana comes
alive in words and pictures as bright as an African landscape at
sunset." -- Washington Post Book World
"This book has so much...it reminds all of us that stories do help us
remember." Cedar Rapids Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
"Kurtz tells [the stories] with warmth and immediacy." Booklist
From Readers -- "A story to read again and again." -- Lisa (www.bookreviewcafe.com/in-the-small-night.php)
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