Kente for Jojo
Ages 4–7
Un album joyeux sur un grand frère qui aide sa famille à choisir un tissu Kente spécial pour le nouveau bébé Jojo. Raconté par l'aîné, la famille se rend dans un atelier de tissage traditionnel à Bonwire, au Ghana, où le frère apprend la légende du Kente — comment l'araignée Ananse a inspiré deux chasseurs à tisser — et essaie même le métier à tisser lui-même. Quand son tissage tourne un peu mal, l'imperfection devient ce qui rend le Kente de Jojo vraiment spécial. Le motif qu'ils choisissent est Nyankonton — le sourcil de Dieu, l'arc-en-ciel — symbolisant la beauté, l'unicité et la grande chance.
~$13.87Signed
Prices approximate. Confirmed at checkout.
Ships to the US · £9.95 · 7–14 days
Personally signed by Bernard. Ships from the UK.
Perfect for…
À l'intérieur du livre
Vous aimerez peut-être aussi
★ Starred“A gorgeous, reverent celebration of a cherished symbol of African tradition.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“Mensah's vivid storytelling is as inviting as Zunon's colorful illustrations.”
— The Horn Book
“A fascinating exploration of this weaving tradition, its origins, and the techniques used.”
— School Library Journal
Curriculum-aligned activities for the classroom or home.
Reading Comprehension
Retrieval and inference questions about Jojo's journey to understand the meaning of Kente cloth. Includes prediction activities and character analysis.
Kente Pattern Design Workshop
Learn the meaning behind Kente colours and symbols, then design your own Kente strip using the grid template. Includes a reference guide to traditional patterns.
Creative Writing — My Special Cloth
Children write about a special item in their family — what it looks like, where it came from, and why it matters. Includes sentence starters and a drawing frame.
Ghana & Kente Cultural Facts
Fact sheets about Kente weaving in Bonwire, the Ashanti region, and how Kente is worn for celebrations. Includes a 'true or false' quiz and map activity.
Kente for Jojo
£10.39 £12.99