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Singing Man, The

TITLE: Singing Man, The
AUTHOR: Medearis, Angela Shelf
ILLUSTRATOR: Shaffer, Terea
PUBLISHER: Holiday House
PLACE OF PUBLICATION: USA COPYRIGHT DATE: 1994
ISBN: 823411036 PRICE: $15.95
CULTURAL GROUP: African (west) THEME:
SYNOPSIS:
Three brothers are initiated into manhood: a farmer, a blacksmith and a third who wanted to be a musician. The elders objected to the third brother's choice. They said he must work for the good of the village or leave forever. The third brother leaves and meets a man that helps him fulfill his dreams.
CORE BOOK: no

CONTENT CONNECTIONS
SUBJECT: Counseling GRADE: 2, 3, 4, 5 TOPIC: Roles
COMMENTS:
Adapted from a West African Folktale
TECHNOLOGY LINK:
  • Use ANIMAL TALES (Avtex) to help children learn about individuality, friendship and some moral lessons in six interactive fables
SUBJECT: Reading/Language Arts GRADE: 3 TOPIC: Folklore

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