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  • Presents a word, with English translation, for each of the twenty-four letters in the Swahili alphabet. Brief explanation of each word introduces an East African custom.

    • Jambo Means Hello: Swahili Alphabet Book by Muriel Feelings

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    Author:
    Muriel Feelings
    Binding:
    Paperback
    Series:
    Picture Puffin Books
    Language:
    English / Swahili
    Awards and Recognitions:
    Caldecott Medal | Honor Book | Picture Book | 1975 - 1975
    Grade Content:
    PK
    Lexile:
    640
    Subject:
    African Culture
    GELDS Standard (http://www.gelds.decal.ga.gov/Search.aspx) Primary Correlated Standard:
    CLL7.4a With prompting and support, recognizes and names some upper/lowercase letters of the alphabet.
    B) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book:
    CLL8.4b Understands that letters form words. Understands that words are separated by spaces in print.
    C) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book:
    CLL5.4d Makes real-world connections between stories and real-life experiences.
    Copyright:
    1992
    Curator of Booklist (Book Source):
    Bright from the Start

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    Presents a word, with English translation, for each of the twenty-four letters in the Swahili alphabet. Brief explanation of each word introduces an East African custom.

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    Author Muriel Feelings
    Binding Paperback
    Series Picture Puffin Books
    Language English / Swahili
    Awards and Recognitions Caldecott Medal | Honor Book | Picture Book | 1975 - 1975
    Grade Content PK
    Lexile 640
    Subject African Culture
    GELDS Standard (http://www.gelds.decal.ga.gov/Search.aspx) Primary Correlated Standard CLL7.4a With prompting and support, recognizes and names some upper/lowercase letters of the alphabet.
    B) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book CLL8.4b Understands that letters form words. Understands that words are separated by spaces in print.
    C) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book CLL5.4d Makes real-world connections between stories and real-life experiences.
    Copyright 1992
    Curator of Booklist (Book Source) Bright from the Start

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