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1	Dancing with the Indians more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis While attending a Seminole Indian celebration, a black family watches and joins in several exciting dances. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	We Eat Dinner in the Bathtub more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis Harris's family eats dinner in the bathtub, parks their car in the kitchen, and bathes in the attic! Beginning readers will laugh along with the comical text from the well-loved author. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
3	The Ethnic Vegetarian: Traditional and Modern Recipes from Africa, America, and the Caribbean more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis 150 deliciously diverse, culturally based recipes and the history and lore behind them."When enjoying a steamy serving of greens laces with peppers or a bowl of spicy gumbo, many people are unaware of the African origins of their meal..."The Ethnic Vegetarian" was created to preserve and showcase the vegetarian culture of my ancestors." So writes ... see all copies from $7.50! new only from $15.05! \| SVS
4	Too Much Talk: A West African Folktale more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis, Angela Shelf Medearis, Stefano Vitale (Illustrator) Nobody can believe that the yam can talk, not even the farmer who owns the yam. The fisherman doesn't believe it either--even though his fish tells him that yams can speak. This is a retelling of a traditional Ghanaian story. see all copies from $8.99! first editions
5	We Play on a Rainy Day more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis, Sylvia Walker (Illustrator) Children pout when the rain begins, but, soon, properly dressed, they enjoy playing outdoors in the rain. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
6	100th Day of School more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis The children learn 100 spelling words, plant 100 seeds, bake 100 cookies, and "do everything the 100 way" to celebrate this special day. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
7	Here Comes the Snow more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis Coats are on. Boots are on. The children are ready--but where's the snow? This fun rhyming story for the very young captures the excitement of waiting for the first snowflake to fall. Full-color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Ideas for Entertaining from the African-American Kitchen: Recipes and Traditions for Holidays Throughout the Year more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis Rich in lore and customs, "Ideas For Entertaining From The African-american Kitchen" is the first book to show home cooks how to prepare bountiful feasts for all occasions honored in the African American community. A veteran cookbook writer and descendant of a long line of great cooks, Angela Shelf Medearis covers a year's worth of holidays and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $70.55!
9	Picking Peas for a Penny more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis A rhyming text describes the activities of a group of depression-era children as they work picking peas. All through the long, hot day the children dream of the treats they will purchase with their hard-earned pennies. B&w illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.00! \| signed copies
10	The African-American Kitchen: 0cooking from Our Heritage more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis More than 250 treasured recipes, including dishes from Africa, the Caribbean, and the American South, as well as contemporary favorites--among them Ghanaian Kelewele, Ethiopian Yemiser Selatta, Jamaican Stamp, Haitian Griots, Hoppin' John, and Beaten Biscuits. see all copies from $5.46! new only from $28.69!
11 view cover	Dare to Dream: Coretta Scott King and the Civil Rights Movement more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis, Anna Rich (Illustrator) From her childhood encounters with discrimination to her activism as an adult, Coretta Scott King dreamed of finding a place where people were treated equally. This compelling biography tells how she joined her husband, the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. to lead protest marches and stand up to prejudice and violence. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Seven Days of Kwanzaa more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis An introduction to the holiday that celebrates African-American culture and traditions. Readers will learn about such holiday rituals as lighting candles, singing special songs, and creating such crafts as mkeka mats. Also included are poems about the holiday, an explanation of the seven principles and symbols of each day of Kwanzaa, and four ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
13	The Biggest Snowball Fight! more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
14 view cover	The Singing Man: Adapted from a West African Folktale more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis, Terea Shaffer (Illustrator) In this adaptation of a Yoruba folktale, a young boy's desire to be a musician when he grows up is seen as frivolous by his tribe's elders who, because what he wants to do is not valued, force him to leave his home and family. During his years away from home the boy becomes a wonderful musician and eventually finds a way to show others the joy- ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis, Daniel Minter (Illustrator) In this story based on the seven principles of Kwanzaa, seven brothers must make gold out of seven spools of thread. Color linoleum block prints accompany the text. see all copies from $2.66! new only from $6.59! \| first editions
16 view cover	What Did I Do to Deserve a Sister Like You? more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis Life is rough sometimes, and Sharie is learning what that's all about in this easy-read chapter book. She'd rather eat liver and onions than go to piano lessons, and she dreads the thought of playing in a recital. Her older sister, Sandra, is bossy but beautiful, while Sharie wears thick, ugly glasses, her hair looks like it's been plugged into a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Our People more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis, Barbara Taylor, Michael Bryant, Rev. (Illustrator) A child and father playfully explore great moments of African-American history, from the heritage of black rulers to black cowboys and inventors. Lively text and glowing illustrations will fill young black readers with a pride in and new understanding of their heritage. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Seven Spools of Thread more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis, Daniel Minter (Illustrator) In this story based on the seven principles of Kwanzaa, seven brothers must make gold out of seven spools of thread. Color linoleum block prints accompany the text. see all copies from $4.35! new only from $4.35! \| SVS
19 view cover	Tailypo: A Newfangled Tall Tale more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis, Sterling Brown (Illustrator) Kennie Ray and his dog, Fang, the toughest chihuahua in Texas or anywhere else, hear a strange sound outside their house one night. The sound gets closer and closer, and finally a horrible beast with two sharp, furry ears, slanted yellow eyes, a pointy nose, and sharp teeth starts to climb through the window. Fang leaps at the unwanted guest, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
20 view cover	Poppa's Itchy Christmas more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis, John Ward, MIn (Illustrator) George is unhappy to receive a homemade muffler and itchy long underwear for Christmas, but they come in handy when he has an accident while ice skating. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Spray-Paint Mystery more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis, Richard Williams (Illustrator) Someone's been painting graffiti on the walls. Could it be the new kid, Miguel? Or Nicky, who paints scenery for school plays? Or maybe even that big scary guy? Cameron finally has a chance to prove that he can be a great detective just like his dad. With help from his best friend, Tarann, it's up to him to solve this paint puzzle! see all copies from $1.99! new only from $30.00!
22 view cover	On the Way to the Pond more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis, Lorinda Bryan Cauley (Illustrator) A springtime outing leads to trouble when Tess Tiger gets lost in the woods! see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.06! \| SVS
23 view cover	The Kwanzaa Celebration Cookbook: 0festive Recipes and Homemade Gifts from an African-American Kitchen more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis Medearis blends food, culture, and history in this guide to the recipes and rituals of Kwanzaa. She focuses on the foods Africans brought with them to America--yams, sesame seeds, collard greens, and hot peppers--in recipes such as Shrimp and Black-eyed Pea Salad; Peanut Soup; Spareribs with Sweet-Potato Dressing; Creole-style Green Beans; and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	Daisy and the Doll more books like this by Michael Medearis, Angela Shelf Medearis Eight-year-old Daisy Turner lives on a farm in Grafton, Vermont, with her twelve brothers and sisters. One day she is told that for her school play, the pupils will recite poems about different cultures. The girls are each given a doll to carry and a poem to memorize. To Daisy's surprise, the doll she receives has a coal-black face. While the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.94! \| SVS
25 view cover	Rum-A-Tum-Tum more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis, James Ransome, Cissp (Illustrator) Describes all the different sounds one can hear on Market Street. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions

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