Masai and I
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Book Overview
A young black girl living in the city compares her life with that of the East African people called the Masai in this whimsical and energetic picture book. In school one day, a little girl named Linda learns about East Africa and a tall, proud people called the Masai. She feels a kinship with them and imagines how her life would be if she lived there. She would live in a circle of huts in a tiny village instead of her apartment building. Instead of having a hamster as a pet, she would live among the giraffes and zebras on the African plain. Linda's observations celebrate things that are different and things that are the same, as her imagination opens the door to a place where Masai might become Masai and I.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0689804547
ISBN13:9780689804540
Release Date:January 1997
Publisher:Aladdin Paperbacks
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.25 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 9.8" x 8.0"
Age Range:4 to 7 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 2
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
OUTSTANDING book about Africa and relating it us!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I am homeschooling my two young girls and we are studying the continent of Africa. I do a LOT of reading reviews and researching the books before I buy. Luckily, I chanced upon Masai and I and was so enthralled when I received it, that I have to say no child should be without this book! If you are looking to have your child understand another culture and somehow relate it to them -- THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU -- no matter what country/continent/culture is your focus. The little girl ponders about how her day would go if she lived in a culture so remote in lifestyle. It really makes you appreciate our conveniences, yet brings us to respect and reflect on how that must be to live so differently. But remember, we do have a tremendous amount in common with each other simply because we are human. Imagine what it would be like to live in someone else's shoes for one day! Then buy this book; it is truly a gem!
My third-graders love it!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I use this as a trade book during our study of Kenya. It is a great tool for comparing our society with theirs. The text is age-appropriate and is enhanced by the beautiful illustrations. My students love to read it again and again!
An excellent book when comparing cultures.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I use the Masai and I in my 6th grade classroom. It is the model for comparing cultures. Kroll catches the basic similarities and presents them in an appealing and educational fashion.
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