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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
1992-01-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780881064094
Lexile
980
Themes
kwanzaa
family
african american

Wood-Hoopoe Willie

Written by Virginia Kroll and Illustrated by Katherine Roundtree

Willie's grandfather encourages him to pursue his love of music (especially drumming) and his African heritage. Willie's dream of playing the music of his ancestors becomes a reality at the community Kwanzaa festival.

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Wood-Hoopoe Willie Song

Wood-hoopoe Willie by Beth & Scott from Happy Holidays Around the World ℗ 2003 Bierko Productions...
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Wood-Hoopoe Willie Activity Guide

Use this guide from Charlesbridge Publishing to show students how to turn everyday materials into...
MY FAVORITES
Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
1992-01-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780881064094
Lexile
980
Themes
kwanzaa
family
african american
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