{"product_id":"melos-kingdom-thuli-madonsela","title":"MELO'S KINGDOM - THULI MADONSELA","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStep into an African adventure and take a walk on the wild side with Queen Nzinga and princess Melo in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMelo's Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMelo's Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is African storytelling at its best. Anthropomorphic characters share age-old wisdom supported by Scripture in a fun, colorful, and interactive reading experience. Follow Melo and her friends, Kiboko, Aza, Zenzo, Ganga, Bulu, and Tambo, as she learns how to become a good leader under the tutelage of Queen Nzinga.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe cover of the hardcover children's book is decorated in bright colors, and friendly animal faces. The African princess, Melo, welcomes all readers with wide open arms and a brimming smile. The title is written in a fun African font. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Melo's Kingdom \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe inside pages of the book are printed in full-color. A presentation page in the front of the book allows you to address this book to your own princess. Each story is illustrated with delightful images of Melo and her animal friends, and each ending will surprise and delight the listeners. At the end of each story you will find a short prayer followed by two interactive activity pages that pose thought-provoking questions, fun activities, Bible verses, and interesting facts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe preface and the book are written by professor Thuli Madonsela. Her accolades include one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTIME\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForbes\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfrica's Person of the Year in 2016, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Africa's 50 Most Powerful Women. She has received numerous international awards for her work in social justice. Prof Thuli rose from humble beginnings, and she is passionate about social justice and storytelling. In Melo's Kingdom, she intertwines pearls of wisdom with biblical principles to encourage children to embrace the idea of community - a word we call UBUNTU in South Africa. Other collaborators on this project include her daughter, Wenzile Msimanga, son-in-law, Khulekile Msimanga, and Khulekile's father and language specialist Zedehiah Msimanga. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeek into the African continent's stories and values when you read the adventures of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMelo's Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e to your children and cultivate an appreciation of world cultures. Gather the kids each night and pass on the importance of love, kindness, respect, integrity, courage, and believing in yourself through the tradition of African storytelling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFun Animal Cover Design \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardcover Book \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull-color Print \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePresentation Page \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e136 Pages \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e15 Stories \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30 Pages with Interactive Activities \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: 9.6\" x 8.6\" x 0.6\" (244 x 218 x 15mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CHRISTIAN ART GIFTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45035622564159,"sku":"KDS785","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7731\/0271\/files\/70_7f754d99-ad83-4547-b93e-808b357da314.jpg?v=1705927649","url":"https:\/\/morningstarbookstore.com\/products\/melos-kingdom-thuli-madonsela","provider":"Morning Star Christian Bookstores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}