Share this Kwanzaa story with your family or in the classroom. "Very bright, playful, textured pictures capture the spirit of community that is the essence of the holiday. The two final pages about 'The Nguzo Saba--The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa' will take kids back to the story to find the holiday message in action."*The story of Li'l Rabbit captures the true meaning of Kwanzaa--coming together to help others. Donna L. Washington's story, with art from Shane W. Evans (Chocolate Me!), provides a fun introduction to the holiday.Li'l Rabbit is not having a very good Kwanzaa. Granna Rabbit is sick, and so his family won't celebrate his favorite part of Kwanzaa this year: a big feast called Karamu.Li'l Rabbit knows what to do! He'll find Granna Rabbit a special treat for Karamu so she can celebrate anyway.He looks under a pile of logs, in the field, and in the pond and along the way meets Groundhog, Momma Field Mouse, and the frogs--but he doesn't find anything for Granna Rabbit.Maybe I'm just too little to help Granna Rabbit celebrate Kwanzaa, Li'l Rabbit thinks. Or maybe he just needs a little help from his family and friends.*BooklistAuthor: Donna L. WashingtonPublisher: Katherine Tegen BooksPublished: 09/28/2010Pages: 32Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.93lbsSize: 10.10h x 10.14w x 0.38dISBN: 9780060728168Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.1Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 143063 / Li'l Rabbit's KwanzaaReview Citation(s): Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2011 pg. 49Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2010School Library Journal 10/01/2010 pg. 77Booklist 11/01/2010 pg. 77Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2010 pg. 68
