The Children and the Yard Animals: Children of an African Village Volume 1

by Victoria Udo

The Children and the Yard Animals is the first of a twenty-volume series, subtitled Children of an African Village. Each title places situations before children which reflect the flux of everyday joys and frustrations ever so recognizable in their world. The shared sense of situations and their common responses make up the universe of the series. This fictional world of shared humanity allows them to go beyond the differences of place, language and socialization. Their interest is piqued through wonder, adventure and the shock of recognition. They learn new things. Awareness is created on the afront enda of life, and their lives are enriched.The authoras uncommon ability to see through childrenas eyes and understand their learning processes makes this the perfect vehicle to effectively instruct and to communicate information, ideas and values to children.

31 pages, Paperback

Published August 16, 2004