{"product_id":"seven-spools-of-thread-a-kwanzaa-story-paperback","title":"Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAngela Shelf Medearis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDaniel Minter\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2001\u003cbr\u003eNotable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People for 2001\u003cbr\u003e2001 ALA Notable Book for Children\u003cbr\u003e2002-2003 Show Me Readers Award Master List\u003cbr\u003e2003 Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award Master List\u003cbr\u003eNot Just for Children Anymore! 2001\u003cbr\u003e2001 Notable Books for a Global Society Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e2003 Winner, Storytelling World Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fine choice for a Kwanzaa gift.--\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/em\u003estarred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStriking woodcuts and a resonant original folktale are the warp and weft of this understated, effective approach to Kwanzaa.--\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/em\u003e starred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn an African village live seven brothers who make family life miserable with their constant fighting. When their father dies, he leaves an unusual will: by sundown, the brothers must make gold out of seven spools of thread. If they fail, they will be turned out as beggars. Using the Nguzo Saba, or seven principles of Kwanzaa, the author has created an unforgettable story that shows how family members can pull together, for their own good and the good of the entire community. Magnificent and inspiring linoleum block prints by Daniel Minter bring joy to this Kwanzaa celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an African village live seven brothers who make life miserable with their constant fighting. When their father dies, he leaves an unusual will: by sundown, the brothers must make gold out of seven spools of thread or they will be turned out as beggars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.13 x 10.04 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47450855178418,"sku":"9780807573167","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/2cb3591516c737eb899c4ecbd07aebdc.webp?v=1778790778","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/seven-spools-of-thread-a-kwanzaa-story-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}