THE MAGIC DOLL
ADRIENNE YABOUZA
Temática:
LITERATURA INFANTIL
Editorial:
PRESTEL
Código:
9783791374468
ISBN:
9783791374468
Peso:
200 Gr.
Cantidad de Páginas:
32
- Disponible
- Consulte disponibilidad
- Agotado
$ 890
Descripción
Families of all kinds will appreciate this simple
tale of love and longing, motherhood and
magic.
In a small village in West Africa, a young girl explains the special way she was born. Her mother had difficulty getting pregnant, so she seeks help in the form of a doll which she treats like a human baby, carrying it on her back and covering it with kisses. Months go by and finally the womans belly begins to grow! This beautiful story explores the Akua-Ba fertility figures of the Akan people of Ghana, while also depicting the deep love a mother has for her children. Élodie Nouhens subtle, gorgeous illustrations combine collage and prints that are reminiscent of traditional African art, while remaining uniquely contemporary. Each spread communicates the look and feel of West Africathe blazing yellow of the sun, the deep blue of the sky, the richly patterned textiles, and vibrant flora and fauna. Adrienne Yabouzas text echoes the rhythms of life in her homelandthe Central African Republic. The book closes with a short introduction to African art and the importance of fertility statues in African cultures.
