{"product_id":"kanonis-kwanzaa-hardcover","title":"Kanoni's Kwanzaa - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHope Anita Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBea Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis festive picture book celebrates the culture, community, and family at the heart of Kwanzaa's seven principles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eby a two-time Coretta Scott King Award recipient.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When Kanoni receives a kinara for Christmas, she begins to learn about Kwanzaa and prepare for her first celebration. That same night, her neighbor's home catches fire and burns down. Emboldened by the holiday spirit of giving, Kanoni, with her big heart, pledges to do everything she can to help her friends through this difficult ordeal. Her first Kwanzaa is full of kindness and community--just the way Kwanzaa should be. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through lyrical poems full of holiday warmth, this heartfelt picture book follows Kanoni's first Kwanzaa and highlights the many different ways to uplift its seven principles.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHope Anita Smith\u003c\/b\u003e received a Coretta Scott King Book Award Author Honor for \u003ci\u003eKeeping the Night Watch\u003c\/i\u003e and a Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe New Talent Author Award for \u003ci\u003eThe Way a Door Closes. \u003c\/i\u003eShe is a co-author of \u003ci\u003eIt Rained Warm Bread\u003c\/i\u003e which was a \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Middle-Grade Book in Verse of the Year and an ALA Notable Children's Book. An accomplished cut-paper-collage artist, Hope wrote and illustrated \u003ci\u003eMy Daddy Rules the World, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich was an NCTE Notable Children's Book and a \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Picture Book of the Year. Hope lives in Los Angeles, California where she spends her time as an in-school poet and professional storyteller. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBea Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling illustrator of \u003ci\u003eParker Looks Up \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Parker Shines On\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eThe Twelve Hours of Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e, among other books. She has also worked as a character and outfit designer for social networking and gaming platforms. Bea lives in Michigan and invites you to visit her online at beagifted.com or on Instagram @bea.gifted.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11.1 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 13, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67913663021310,"sku":"9780316341547","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/8716\/4670\/files\/2YqNmKP76x9780316341547.webp?v=1793350735","url":"https:\/\/123learningstore.com\/products\/kanonis-kwanzaa-hardcover","provider":"123 Learning Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}