A little Nigerian girl describes her village, and the way it is divided into ogbo, or age groups. Each ogbo is assigned to a different task, from that of her brother which helps sweep clean the village ilo, to her grandfather's, which spreads words of wisdom to the villagers. Ifeoma Onyefulu's beautiful photographs once again capture the age-old ...
This introduction to the alphabet also takes readers on a tour of life in Nigeria--for example, "H is for mud Houses, just right for a hot climate," and "K is for Kola nuts offered to guests to show warmth and friendship." Illustrated with color photographs.
As Emeka walks from his village to visit his grandmother, he tries to think of what he could bring her as a gift. As he passes through the market he counts many wonderful items such as four brooms, five hats, six necklaces, and seven musical instruments.
Ekinadose wants his Uncle Osaere to get married - then he can go to a wedding. One day, he sees people welcomed into his grandfather's house with special kola nuts. After some speeches, the visitors take away a list and when they come back, theyare carrying palm wine, alligator peper, yams and evelopes of money. They've come to collect their bride ...
Ebele loves games, and she plays from morning to night in the village ama. But when she hears that her Senegalese cousin Ngony is coming to stay, and wants to play their favourite games, she finds herself wondering what is her favourite game! Ten traditional Nigerian children's games are described and portrayed, with vivid action photographs and a ...
This unique series of photographic information books, told in the first person, accompanies children who have grown up away from their family's homeland, and are now visiting it for the first time. The unfamiliar food, clothing, and customs of another country are seen from a fresh, exciting perspective. With stunning photographs and a bright, ...
It's Christmas time, and Afam has decided to create and dance his own masquerade, just like the big celebratory Mmo (masquerades) which he sees performing at festivals. Each time he starts collecting things to make his costume, family preparations for Christmas - haircuts, visiting the tailor, a church service, a trip to their village - get in the ...
Why won't Adaora eat her slice of paw-paw? She says she doesn't want to spoil the star shape in the middle - so her cousin Ugo offers to find her a triangle instead. As they walk along they see all kinds of shapes, from Uncle Eze wearing his rectangular agbada to musicians playing circle-topped elephant drums, from plants with heart-shaped leaves ...
This is the story of a little Nigerian boy who doesn't know what job to do when he grows up. His father teaches in a school; his mother owns a bakery; Auntie Ngo is a doctor, while another aunt makes pots. But his grandfather seems wiser and more interesting than any of them - for he is a traditional healer, using the ancient knowledge of plants ...
For a fresh and positive perspective on death and dying follow Ikenna, our young narrator, as he describes the funeral celebration of his great-grandmother, Mama Nkwelle. Far from a sad, somber occasion, a traditional Nigerian funeral lasts more than two weeks and includes dancing, drumming, and gift-giving along with quiet reflection and prayer. ...
Chidi is a young boy living in a Nigerian village whose favorite color is blue. He likes blue so much that he barely seems to notice the other colors around him. Luckily, his older sister Nneka takes him on a tour of their village, and points out the many different hues that make up their world. This picture book introduces readers not only to ...
This introduction to the alphabet also takes readers on a tour of life in Nigeria--for example, "H is for mud Houses, just right for a hot climate," and "K is for Kola nuts offered to guests to show warmth and friendship." Illustrated with color photographs.
Nneka's little brother's favourite colour is blue, but could it be because he doesn't know any others? Nneka decides to teach him nine colours seen in their village - from the yellow of the "gari" they eat to the pink of the flowers growing around their house.
As Emeka walks from his village to visit his grandmother, he tries to think of what he could bring her as a gift. As he passes through the market he counts many wonderful items such as four brooms, five hats, six necklaces, and seven musical instruments.
A photo-essay about Obioma, a young girl growing up in Awkuzu, a village in Nigeria. Obioma introduces readers to the Nigerian tradition in which children of the same age are placed in groups known as an ogbo. Each ogbo is like a second family to the children and offers lifelong companionship and support. Full-color photographs accompany the text.
A child describes the work of his grandfather, a traditional healer in a Nigerian village, comparing it to the work of other family members. Include information about plants used in healing.
Amarlai has a new cousin - and he can't wait for her to be given a name. On the great day, the guests arrive, prayers are said, the corn wine is blessed and a tiny drop of wine is put on the baby's tongue as she is named. Gifts are offered, and the feasting and dancing begins. Everyone is happy, but Amarlai is happiest of all: at last his cousin ...
On the day Amarlai's new cousin is named, the guests arrive, prayers are said, the corn wine is blessed, and a tiny drop of wine is put on the baby's tongue as she is named. Gifts are offered, and the feasting and dancing begins. Amarlai is happiest of all as at last his cousin has a name - Dede!
Seen through the eyes of a small boy named Ikenna, here is a very special account of how a small Igbo community in Nigeria traditionally honours the dead. Ifeoma Onyefulu's thoughtful photographs and text offer not only a glimpse into Africa village life, but also a positive introduction to a difficult subject. Ikenna starts to feel different as ...
Chidi is a young boy living in a Nigerian village whose favorite color is blue. He likes blue so much that he barely seems to notice the other colors around him. Luckily, his older sister Nneka takes him on a tour of their village, and points out the many different hues that make up their world. This picture book introduces readers not only to ...
Why won't Adaora eat her slice of paw-paw? She says she doesn't want to spoil the star shape in the middle - so her cousin Ugo offers to find her a triangle instead. As they walk along they see all kinds of shapes, from Uncle Eze wearing his rectangular agbada to musicians playing circle-topped elephant drums, from plants with heart-shaped leaves ...
First Experiences is an exciting new series portraying young children's very first experience of nursery school, time with grandparents and other events. The first time for anything can be daunting, and these books set out to familiarise children, through simple read-aloud words and beautiful photos, with what seems at first unfamiliar but will ...
First Experiences is an exciting new series portraying young children's very first experience of nursery school, time with grandparents and other events. The first time for anything can be daunting, and these books set out to familiarise children, through simple read-aloud words and beautiful photos, with what seems at first unfamiliar but will ...
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