Esi the Brave
The Kirkus-starred picture book that teaches kids bravery doesn't mean not being scared
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Reviews (5)
★ Starred“Mensah's onomatopoeia-laced narrative is a delight… A monstrously good time.”
— Kirkus Reviews
★ Starred“This cinematic picture book about conquering fear is sure to be a favorite read aloud.”
— Shelf Awareness
“My daughter kept saying, 'Esi did it even though she was scared.' That line seemed to stick with her long after we'd finished the book.”
— Parent
“Read this with my Year 1 class. The children were desperate to talk about which parts they would have found scary.”
— Teacher
“Bought this for my granddaughter. We ended up reading it twice in one visit.”
— Grandparent
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Curriculum-aligned activities for the classroom or home.
Reading Comprehension
Questions about characters, setting, and themes in Esi the Brave. Includes retrieval, inference, and prediction activities based on Esi's journey through Kejetia Market.
Creative Writing Prompts
Guided writing activities inspired by Esi's adventure. Children write about a time they were brave, describe a busy market using their senses, and create their own Ghanaian adventure story.
Kente Pattern Design
Design your own Kente cloth pattern! Learn about the meaning of Kente colours and symbols, then create a unique pattern using the template grid.
Discussion Prompts
Circle-time discussion cards exploring bravery, family, community, and Ghanaian culture. Includes 12 open-ended questions suitable for whole-class or small-group discussion.
Ghana Cultural Exploration
Discover Ghana! Fact sheets about Kejetia Market, Kente cloth, Ghanaian food, and daily life. Includes a map activity and 'compare your community' worksheet.
Esi the Brave