Juba This, Juba That

Traditional "juba" rhythms originated in Nigeria as hand-clapping games. People who were brought to the New World as slaves fought hard to keep their culture alive against terrible odds.

With its strong beat and read-along repetition, this book keeps students engaged and tapping their feet! Along with all the fun, there's also fascinating history to discuss and concepts like opposites to compare.

This is a story about a boy named Juba who follows a mysterious yellow cat on a magical, middle-of-the-night adventure that leaves them both happy and ready for slumber.