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One Big Family
Offers an insight into African village life and a special way of sharing, celebrating and making important decisions. One little girl tells how each member of her family contributes to the well-being and happiness of their village.
An African Christmas
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 way. But in the end, Afam performs the most beautiful masquerade ever!
A Is for Africa
From A to Z, stunning color photographs depict everyday life in Nigeria, where the author-photographer grew up—but the images pictured also represent the rich diversity of Africa, and the warm family ties and traditional village life found throughout this vast colorful continent. "A talented photographer, Onyefulu [offers] and incisive, sophisticated view of her homeland’s rich heritage."—Publishers Weekly "Visually appealing."—Kirkus Reviews
Here Comes Our Bride!
The stunning sights and sounds of a Nigerian wedding are vividly brought to life in Ifeoma Onyefulu's new picture book. The different traditions and customs of this African wedding are explored and explained through the eyes of one young spectator. We see the preparations made by the whole community in anticipation of the traditional African ceremony and second religious ceremony.
Ebele's Favourite
"Ebele loves games, and she plays from morning to night in the village ama. But when she hears that her Senegalese cousin Ngony is come to stay, and wants to play their favourite games, Ebele starts to wonder -- what is her favourite game?"--Page 4 of cover.
Look at This: Home
Cooking pot, stool, basket, water pot and sleeping mat. All kinds of things around the home, with a vibrant mix of Western and traditional African objects. Photographed in Mali by an award-winning photographer, this is a unique and culturally diverse First Words book, with lots to look at and talk about. Also available in the Look at This series: - Food - 9781847802651 - Clothes - 9781847802644 - Play - 9781847802675
Chidi Only Likes Blue
Chidi Only Likes Blue-an authentic and positive portrayal of life and culture in Nigeria-is now available in a big book edition specially adapted for use in schools."[It] presents a bewitching glimpse of another culture through beautiful clear photographs and bold explanatory text ... a book to browse through and savour as well as one to read." --School LibrarianAges 4 and up
Grandma Comes to Stay
In this book set in Ghana, Stephanie is getting everything ready because Grandma is coming to stay. Grandma shows Stephanie how to wear traditional dress, reads her favourite book, and takes her to see real-life dancers at a festival. In return, Step
A Triangle for Adaora
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 to a crescent-shaped plantain. And just when Adaora is too tired to look any more, they find a triangle - and a treat from Aunt Felicia Ifeoma Onyefulu introduces children to shapes, African style, with warm words and photographs offering a colourful glimpse into Nigerian village life.
Vicky Goes to the Doctor
Vicky doesn't want to eat or play with her friends. She's not feeling well, so Mama takes her to see the doctor. The kind doctor takes her temperature and listens to her chest, and gives Mama good advice. Soon Vicky is better again, and playing with her friends. Set in Nigeria, this gentle and reassuring First Experiences story will strike a chord with young children everywhere. The other titles in this series are: Ife's First Haircut (ISBN 9781847803641) Deron Goes to Nursery School (ISBN 9781845078645) Grandma Comes to Stay (ISBN 9781845078652) New Shoes for Helen (ISBN 9781847801289) Omer's Favourite Place (ISBN 9781847801296)
