Easy-to-read short sentences relay basic information about Kwanzaa and are paired with brightly colored illustrations picturing a little boy, his father and his mother each preparing for the celebration with their extended family. The full-color pictures are filled with cultural information. A brief history of Kwanzaa, its Seven Principles, definitions of symbols and words used during Kwanzaa and a citation for an adult resource are listed at the back of this high-spirited, helpful 8 3 x 10 3" picture book. (Ages 2-7)