Jollof Day
Ages 3–6
A picture book bursting with life and flavours about a son and his father cooking up jollof rice — the beloved dish that originated in West Africa. Early in the morning while the sun is still rising, a young boy wakes his father and together they embark on the joyful ritual of preparing jollof: scrubbing, chopping, blitzing, and stirring their way through the ingredients. With bouncing text that begs to be read aloud and exuberant illustrations full of momentum, Jollof Day is a celebration of the dishes that bring a family together. Jollof recipe included!
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“Downright delicious.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“This one will make an ideal read-aloud any day of the year.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“An enjoyable contemporary celebration of food and family with cultural specificity and universal appeal.”
— Booklist
Curriculum-aligned activities for the classroom or home.
Jollof Rice Recipe Card
A child-friendly, illustrated recipe card for making jollof rice. Includes step-by-step instructions, ingredient list with pictures, and safety tips for cooking with children.
Event Sequencing
Cut-and-stick sequencing activity. Children arrange the key events of Jollof Day in the correct order, then write a sentence about each event.
Vocabulary Flashcards
Illustrated flashcards for key vocabulary from Jollof Day including Ghanaian food words, family terms, and celebration vocabulary. Print, cut, and use for matching games.
Colouring Pages
Four colouring pages featuring scenes from Jollof Day — the kitchen, the family table, the market, and the celebration. Perfect for early finishers or calm-down time.
Jollof Day
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