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“…profoundly moving…” —Publishers Weekly
Zazi and Ziwelene’s great-grandad is called Nelson Mandela. Once day, they ask their grandmother 15 questions about him and his life. As their conversation unfolds, Zazi and Ziwelene learn that Nelson Mandela was a freedom fighter, a President, and a Nobel Peace Prize–winner, and that they can carry on his work today.
Seen through a child’s perspective, authored jointly by Nelson Mandela’s great-grandchildren and daughter, and published in collaboration with Mandela Legacy Media, this book brings Nelson Mandela’s incredible story alive for a new generation of children.
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Contents of Grandad Mandela
‘Did they make your lives sad too?’ asked Ziwelene.
‘Yes,’ Grandma Zindzi replied. ‘Every time Big Mummy sent us to school, the apartheid police would come and throw us out. Even if we changed our names and pretended we were someone else, they would still find us.
‘Where did Grandad Mandela grow up?’ asked Zazi.
‘Well,’ said Zindzi, ‘he was born in Mvezo, but he grew up in Qunu.’ ‘I’ve been there!’ said Zazi. ‘I know you have,’ said Grandma Zindzi. ‘When he grew up, Grandad lived in a traditional home made out of clay with a thatched roof. He had to get water from the river and cook in pots on the fire.
‘Do you miss Grandad Mandela?’ asked Ziwelene.
‘Of course!’ said Grandma Zindzi. ‘But I know a good way to remember him. Do you know what volunteering is?’ ‘Yes,’ said Zazi. ‘We volunteer to say we care about everyone, to make them feel happy and not make them feel like they don’t belong anywhere.’ ‘That’s right, Zazi!’ said Grandma Zindzi. ‘Do you know what that means?’ ‘What?’ said Ziwelene.
Publisher : Frances Lincoln Children’s Books; Illustrated edition (June 21, 2018)
Language : English
Hardcover : 40 pages
ISBN-10 : 1786031361
ISBN-13 : 978-1786031365
Reading age : 4 – 11 years, from customers
Lexile measure : AD610L
Grade level : Preschool – 2
Item Weight : 1.15 pounds
Dimensions : 9.75 x 0.5 x 11.75 inches
