Q: What is Jambo Means Hello about?

A companion to the Caldecott Honor Book Moja Means One: Swahili Counting Book Jambo Means Hello introduces children to the Swahili alphabet with helpful pronunciation keys, while presenting East African culture and lifestyles through an easy-to-understand narrative and vivid illustrations. A Caldecott Honor Book * “A lyrical song of Swahili life.”—School Library Journal, starred review

Question 1

What is Jambo Means Hello about?

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A companion to the Caldecott Honor Book Moja Means One: Swahili Counting Book

Jambo Means Hello introduces children to the Swahili alphabet with helpful pronunciation keys, while presenting East African culture and lifestyles through an easy-to-understand narrative and vivid illustrations.

A Caldecott Honor Book

* “A lyrical song of Swahili life.”—School Library Journal, starred review

Question 2

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Jambo Means Hello?

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts > Early years / early learning concepts > Early years: letters and words

Question 3

Where can I read a sample of Jambo Means Hello?

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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780803743465

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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Jambo Means Hello?

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Muriel Feelings

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Who is the Publisher of the book Jambo Means Hello?

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Penguin Young Readers Group

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What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

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Jambo Means Hello is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780803743465) and hardcover(ISBN 9780803743502) and paperback(ISBN 9780803744288) and paperback(ISBN 9780140546521)

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