The Magic Gourd - Children's Picture Books - Brief Article - Children's Review - Book Review
Christian Century, Dec 13, 2003

By Baba Wague Diakite. Scholastic, 36 pp., $16.95

To illustrate this tale from Mali, Diakite created ceramic plates, bowls and tiles decorated with striking images inspired by Mali mud cloth patterns. Words and phrases in Mali's national language accompany the English text in this lively and enjoyable tale about compassion and generosity.

Diakite's notes and a glossary at the end expand the rich cultural dimensions of this handsome book. (Ages 4-9)

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