Afia the Ashanti Princess: A Visit to the Motherland (The Ashanti Princess and Prince Adventures in Ghana)
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Afia's parents were born in Ghana and her Nana still lives there. When Nana visits she brings colorful Kente cloth, beautiful wood carvings and tells stories about the tropical country. Her father shows her a map of Ghana, explains the 2 seasons, 16 regions, and 20 languages in preparation for their family trip. When they arrive, Afia is blown away by her grandmother's fancy home. She also gets to eat traditional foods, explore the Palace Museum and understand the heroes behind the city's statues. A beautifully illustrated story about a girl discovering her family history and royal past. Available for FREE on ComCat (Massachusetts Library Catalog).
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