Overview
Joining the Our World series for very young readers, this vibrant board book about daily life in Kenya was written and illustrated from the creators' lived experiences. The bestselling global board book series, now in paperback with extended endmatter for older kids! Habari! Spend a day in Kenya savoring fluffy mandazis, counting the colorful mabati roofs and playing a game of kati kati. Even learn words in Swahili with pronunciation guides throughout the story. . Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series . Written by Kenyan author and illustrator Maïmouna Jallow and Lulu Kitololo . Extended endmatter offers a further glimpse into life in Kenya AGES: 3 to 6 AUTHOR: Maïmouna Jallow is a multidisciplinary artist and writer. She is the author of several children's books, including I'm the Colour of Honey and Story Story, Story Come, an anthology of re-imagined African folktales. Her debut film, Tales of the Accidental City, is an experimental feature-length in which all the action takes place on Zoom. A lover of theatre, Maïmouna has also adapted novels for the stage. She is currently based in Barcelona, Spain. Lulu Kitololo is a Kenyan-born illustrator and designer. Her work celebrates diversity drawing inspiration from nature, as well as cultures and crafts from around the world and her beloved home continent, Africa. Lulu's signature aesthetic involves soulful, hand-drawn illustrations, quirky hand-lettering, and vibrant patterns. SELLING POINTS: . SERIES: Part of the Our World series of global board books for very young readers. . AUTHENTIC: Author Maïmouna Jallow and illustrator Lulu Kitololo draw on their personal experience living in Kenya . AVOIDS STEREOTYPES: A focus on daily life in Kenya, rather than landmarks, offers real insights into this culture that will resonate with children from all over the world. . LANGUAGE LEARNING: Introduces basic Kiswahili vocabulary. . GLOBAL AWARENESS FOR VERY YOUNG CHILDREN: Bold artwork, engaging text and relatable topics make global learning accessible to very young readers.
Full Product Details
Author: Maïmouna Jallow ,
Lulu Kitololo
Publisher: Barefoot Books Ltd
Imprint: Barefoot Books Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 20.00cm
, Height: 0.30cm
, Length: 20.00cm
Weight: 0.113kg
ISBN: 9798888594728
Pages: 24
Publication Date: 08 April 2025
Recommended Age: From 2 to 3 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
“Simple text, sprinkled with a dozen Swahili words and phrases, follows a young girl and her family through her day in this board book” – School Library Journal
Author Information
Maïmouna Jallow is a multidisciplinary artist and writer. She is the author of several children’s books, including I’m the Colour of Honey and Story Story, Story Come, an anthology of re-imagined African folktales. Her debut film, Tales of the Accidental City, is an experimental feature-length in which all the action takes place on Zoom. A lover of theatre, Maïmouna has also adapted novels for the stage. She is currently based in Barcelona, Spain. Lulu Kitololo is a Kenyan-born illustrator and designer. Her work celebrates diversity – drawing inspiration from nature, as well as cultures and crafts from around the world and her beloved home continent, Africa. Lulu's signature aesthetic involves soulful, hand-drawn illustrations, quirky hand-lettering, and vibrant patterns.
