{"product_id":"celebrate-kwanzaa-9781426328497","title":"Celebrate Kwanzaa","description":"\u003ci\u003eCelebrate Kwanzaa\u003c\/i\u003e continues the spectacular Holidays Around the World series by focusing on this African-American holiday, which falls during the festive, gift-giving season and is celebrated by families, communities, and schools throughout America. With succinct, lively text and beautiful photographs, the book celebrates African-American culture and helps us to understand and appreciate this special holiday. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOver the course of seven days, African Americans, families and friends, come together to light the candles that symbolize their past and future--and their unity. They gather as a community to make music and to dance; to feast on harvest foods and the good things of the earth; and to exchange simple, often homemade, gifts. Readers are introduced to the symbols of the holiday, such as the \u003ci\u003emkeka\u003c\/i\u003e (a special placemat), \u003ci\u003ekinara\u003c\/i\u003e (candleholder), and \u003ci\u003ekikombe cha umoja\u003c\/i\u003e (unity cup). Important concepts, like the seven principles, are explained. In addition, a note from the book's consultant, aimed at parents and teachers, puts the holiday in its full cultural and historical perspective. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNational Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.\u003cbr\u003eVisit www.natgeoed.org\/commoncore for more information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarolyn B.Otto is the author of more than 20 books, including several award-winning children's non-fiction titles. She has also written poetry and fiction for children and adults. She earned her master's degree from New York University. She now lives in Colorado Springs, CO.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"National Geographic Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620094054674,"sku":"9781426328497","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_78a23a1d-c4b5-4601-870e-c2c9e0fca6dc.jpg?v=1732560462","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/celebrate-kwanzaa-9781426328497","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}