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This beautifully illustrated book of wisdom serves as a good introduction to maxims and also acts against the many prevalent negative stereotypes of African cultures and people--lovely and illuminating. --STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews 4/4... While Walters has offered his interpretation of the aphorisms' meanings, readers will undoubtedly want to proffer their own... its contents obviously speak to a much wider audience, including adults. Highly Recommended. --CM Magazine

This beautifully illustrated book of wisdom serves as a good introduction to maxims and also acts against the many prevalent negative stereotypes of African cultures and people--lovely and illuminating. --STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews In this attractive picture book for older readers, Walters unites 15 aphorisms from a range of African cultures... This unique collection works both as a gift book and a handy model for classroom projects. --Booklist 4/4... While Walters has offered his interpretation of the aphorisms' meanings, readers will undoubtedly want to proffer their own... its contents obviously speak to a much wider audience, including adults. Highly Recommended. --CM Magazine Colourful and bold typography with extremely minimal text--some of the aphorisms are only three words long--will instantly appeal to young and reluctant readers. --Quill & Quire

This beautifully illustrated book of wisdom serves as a good introduction to maxims and also acts against the many prevalent negative stereotypes of African cultures and people--lovely and illuminating. --STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews

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Eric Walters's young adult novels have won numerous awards, including the Silver Birch, Blue Heron, Red Maple, Snow Willow, and Ruth Schwartz Awards, and have received honors from UNESCO's international award for Literature in the Service of Tolerance. He lives in Mississauga, Ontario.

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