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ELLINGTON WAS NOT A STREET

Author: Ntozake Shange
Illustrator: Kadir Nelson

Grades: 1 - 5
Lexile®: NP

Guided Reading Level: Q

Release Date: 2005

Themes: Biography;African-American;Music;Families;Poetry and Rhyme;History and Government
 
In this reflective poetic tribute, the author remembers growing up when many of the great figures in African-American history gathered in her family home to talk and share ideas and even sing.

Reviews:
"Rashad's voice is gentle, yet firm. Her drawn-out pauses heighten the mysteriousness and import of each guest." - AudioFile
"...beautifully narrated by Phylicia Rashad." - ALA Notable Video Committee

Awards:
Parents Choice Gold Award;ALA Notable Book;Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award;Black Issues Book Review, Best Audiobooks for Kids

 
 
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DVD

Item #: WDVD672
ISBN: 9780439775731
Read-Along Feature
Iconographic


15:53 $64.95
Hardcover Book/CD

Item #: WHCD672
ISBN: 9780439775823
Read-Along Feature


4:48 $32.95
Audio CD

Item #: WCD672RA
ISBN: 9780439775816
Read-Along Feature


4:48 $14.95
Hardcover Book

Item #: WHB672
ISBN: 9780689828843


$17.99
Read-Along highlights each word as it is narrated.
 
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