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Jollof Day
Ages 3–6
Picture book
Hardback
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!
A joyful picture book about a big brother who helps his family choose a special Kente cloth for new baby Jojo. Narrated by the older sibling, the family travels to a traditional weaving workshop in Bonwire, Ghana, where the brother learns the legend of Kente — how the spider Ananse inspired two hunters to weave — and even tries the loom himself. When his weaving goes slightly wrong, the imperfection becomes what makes Jojo's Kente truly special. The pattern they choose is Nyankonton — God's eyebrow, the rainbow — symbolising beauty, uniqueness, and great luck.
Sunshine Baby, Bofrot Cheeks follows a day in the life of a rambunctious little baby and his Dad as they wake up, eat, play games, take a bath, and finally go to bed. With common Twi words woven throughout — from "Wo wɔ hin?" (Where are you?) to "Da Baby Da" (Sleep, baby, sleep) — this joyful board book celebrates the bond between a Ghanaian father and his son through everyday moments of love, play, and tenderness.
The Nkonyaa Tree is losing its magic, which means everyone will soon lose their magic too! Principal Wari and Kwame's friend Fifi are being blamed, and the Grand Elder wants to banish them to the Dark Void. But they are not entirely to blame! Kwame and Esi must go to the dangerous Kaba Lagoon for a magical ingredient that could heal the tree. With the help of his friends, will Kwame be able to cure the tree before Principal Wari and Fifi are sent away?
Kwame and his friends are excited to participate in the Nkonyaa Games — a series of magic competitions! As the games begin, a mysterious new teacher named Elder Z arrives. Soon after, a spell is cast on two students, trapping them in stone. And no one knows how to break it! Can Kwame figure out what Elder Z is up to and save his classmates before it's too late?
For animal lovers who are absolutely obsessed with everything cats, this book has it all: mind-blowing facts, tons of breeds, super-fun games, hands-on activities, hilarious cat jokes, and fascinating research — such as how cats manage to (almost) always land on their feet. Co-authored with Mara Grunbaum and packed with National Geographic's stunning photography, it's the ultimate guide to all things feline.
Esi is a brave Ghanaian girl who loves monsters and ghosts and things that go bump in the night. When her family goes to the Kakamotobi Festival — a vibrant masquerade celebration in Winneba, Ghana — Esi insists she's not afraid of anything. But when the festival's masked dancers surround her and she gets separated from Mummy and Daddy, Esi must find real courage to face the swirling, twirling monsters and demand her parents back. A joyful celebration of bravery, Ghanaian festivals, and the moment a child discovers what being truly brave means.
The day has finally come for eight-year-old Kwame to start Nkonyaa School and learn magic! Every child receives a magic calabash from the Nkonyaa Tree, which they use for spells. Kwame is excited to begin magical training with his new friends, but he can't access his magic powers. He starts to worry — what if he has no magic at all? Then his friend Fifi starts acting strange, and Kwame discovers that his powers might be more unusual than anyone expected.
Kwame's Magic Quest #2: Race to the Magic Mountain
Ages 6–8
Chapter book
Paperback
An evil magic has turned Kwame's friend Fifi into a green flame. It also stole the two most powerful calabashes, and now the world is falling apart! Kwame and his friends Esi and Papa-Kow must travel to the Magic Mountain, where the green flame is trying to combine the two calabashes to make one all-powerful calabash. Can they get there in time to save Fifi and stop the world from crumbling?
Join 13-year-old Yawa on her first mission as she jets off to Ghana to discover the truth behind a mysterious phone call. Think Tintin meets Scooby-Doo with an African twist — secret caves, impossible puzzles, and non-stop action. This funny, family-friendly adventure comic is perfect for kids aged 8–12 (and the grown-ups who read over their shoulder). Available in English, French, and Twi.
A children's picture book about a child whose imagination transforms a cancelled zoo trip into a wild African adventure. When rain pours and the zoo closes, the story follows our hero as they conjure elephants in the living room, giraffes stretching past the ceiling, and monkeys swinging from the curtains — each animal inspired by the vibrant wildlife of Africa. A celebration of creativity, resilience, and the magic of play.
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