Seven Spools of Thread A Kwanzaa Story Author:Angela Shelf Medearis In this original folktale about the seven sons in an Ashanti family, Medearis introduces the seven principles of Kwanzaa. When he dies, the father of seven brothers who don't get along so well, leaves each of his boys a spool of thread. His wish is that they find a way to turn all the colored spools of thread into gold. The sons succeed -- they ... more »work together weave all the spools of thread into a beautiful kente cloth. Crisp and colorful woodcut illustrations are a treat.« less