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African Proverbs for All Ages 5-Copy Counter Display

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Counter Display for - African Proverbs For All Ages

 

An Oprah Book about the power of proverbs, how they evolve over time, and the wisdom of various cultures in Africa.

It has been said that a proverb is a short sentence based on long experience.

Whether you're young or old, proverbs can open your mind to new ways of seeing the world. We underestimate children, assuming they are incapable of understanding metaphor and deeper meaning. Children learn in multiple ways, but for each method by which they learn, they need engaged imagination and ignited visual sensibilities. And as adults, we underestimate ourselves when we allow our lives to be about practical matters only. Proverbs can stir our soul and spark our imagination.

In African Proverbs for All Ages, noted anthropologist and educator Dr. Johnetta Betsch Cole and award-winning illustrator Nelda La Teef invite children and adults to explore and reflect on complex notions about relationships, identity, society, and the human condition.

Customer Reviews (4.9 / 5 · 7 reviews)

Penelope ★★★★★

This little display stand is perfect for my bookstore's front counter—the compact footprint leaves plenty of room for the register. The proverbs inside spark conversations with customers of all ages, and the hardcover is sturdy enough to survive constant browsing.

Riley ★★★★★

I pulled this for my classroom's Black History Month display, and the proverbs spark great conversations with students as young as 6th grade. The compact counter size fits perfectly on my desk without taking over.

James D. ★★★★★

The counter display is sturdy and perfectly sized for a checkout area—makes the proverb collection feel like an impulse buy customers actually appreciate. I've already restocked it twice because people pick up a copy while waiting in line. The mix of wisdom and beautiful art keeps drawing different