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Preschool Book Review - Jambo means Hello
From the Preschool Book
"Jambo means hello. The formal way to say it is Hu jambo. With these words the long, courteous greeting begins."
About the Preschool Book
Jambo means hello, a Swahili alphabet book, teaches preschoolers simple words in Swahili and introduces them to east African culture. Preschoolers will enjoy learning about the things that are a part of life for African preschoolers. It is exciting for preschoolers to say a few words in Swahili and learn what they mean.From the Reviewer
This educational preschool alphabet book introduces preschoolers to the Swahili language and east African culture. A simple word in Swahili is given for each letter of the alphabet, including a pronunciation guide, making it easy to say each word. Each letter of the alphabet is clearly printed in a font that is easy for preschoolers to read and recognize each letter.The stunning artwork in this preschool alphabet book gives preschoolers a glimpse at life in an east African village. The hand drawn art is done using only black ink but it is so rich with shading and depth that it draws you into the picture.
This book includes a lot of cultural information and it may be difficult for preschoolers to take it all in at one time. The information is simple enough for preschoolers to understand there is just quite a bit of it. It may be best to focus on a few key pieces of information at each reading and then simply read the Swahili words as you go through the rest of the book. This method may hold preschoolers attention longer. This book lends itself to many wonderful discussions with preschoolers about other cultures and the way that the east African people live.
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