In a whimsical narrative, Sophia employs different strategies to secure the giraffe she desires above all else. Through her playful attempts, the story explores the art of negotiation, highlighting creativity and persistence. The charming illustrations complement the engaging tale, making it both entertaining and educational for young readers as they learn about the complexities of wanting and bargaining.
In this charming tale, Little Dragon faces a challenge when his flame extinguishes, leaving him feeling lost and dim. The story highlights the special bond between him and his mother, who has the knowledge and love to reignite his spark. With vibrant illustrations, this book captures themes of family support and resilience, making it a delightful read for young children.
The precocious Sophia and her pet giraffe Noodle learn how to look at life, love and art.
The story revolves around an egg that embodies the limitless potential of a child's imagination, exploring the idea that it could hatch into various creatures, like a baby bird or a baby snake. This clever and whimsical picture book invites young readers to embrace creativity and wonder, illustrating the magic of possibilities through vibrant full-color artwork.
Yoyo has listened to Mama Cécile’s song about how to make ndolé (bitterleaf stew) her entire life—long enough to know how to make it herself, now that she is finally old enough. But slicing the bitterleaf, grinding the pumpkin, measuring out the shrimp—it just takes too long. Yoyo is confident that her variation on the stew will be good enough. As Mama Cécile and Yoyo set off to market, Mama reminds Yoyo what will happen if she refuses a fair price for the stew—Brother Coin, the Great Spirit of the Market, will put a curse on their market bowl. When Yoyo refuses to heed Mama’s advice, she is faced with the task of trying to regain a blessing from the god himself. An original folktale set in modern-day Cameroon, THE MARKET BOWL teaches readers a lesson about patience, humility, and the value of a fair price. Back matter includes further information about Cameroon and its people and traditions as well as a recipe for ndolé—Cameroon’s national food dish.