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A IS FOR AFRICAA IS FOR AFRICA
Onyefulu, Ifeoma

An alphabetical introduction to sights in Ghana, with beautiful colour photographs. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

1993 0711210292 Paperback

Ages 4-8 


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BONGANI'S DAY: From Dawn to Dusk in a South African City
Wulfsohn, Gisele

A day in the life of a young South African boy. Illustrated with colour photographs. Gloss, 28pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

2009 2002 9781845079949 Paperback 


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BONGANI'S DAY: From Dawn to Dusk in a South African City


BOUSHRA'S DAY: From Dawn to Dusk in an Egyptian TownBOUSHRA'S DAY: From Dawn to Dusk in an Egyptian Town
El Dash, Khaled

Day in the life of an Egyptian girl, from waking up, praying, going to school and having fun. Also explains the traditions of Islam and the Egyptian language. Index, gloss, 28pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

2002 0711219311 Hardback

Ages 4-8 


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CHIDI ONLY LIKES BLUE: An African Book of Colours
Onyefulu, Ifeoma

Young Chidi only likes blue, but perhaps that is because he does not know the names of any other colours. A children's picture book that gives a tour of the colours in an African village: the red of the headmen's caps; the yellow of the ground cassava roots; and the cream of the gourds. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

2000 1997 9781845075132 Paperback

Ages 4-8 


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CHIDI ONLY LIKES BLUE: An African Book of Colours


EBELE'S FAVOURITE: A Book of African GamesEBELE'S FAVOURITE: A Book of African Games
Onyefulu , Ifeoma

Ebele loves games. This book shows how to play her favourites. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

1999 0711212791 Paperback Ages 4-8 


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EMEKA'S GIFT: An African Counting Story
Onyefulu, Ifeoma

Emeka wants to give his grandmother a special present. one his way through market he sees four new brooms, six beaded necklaces, eight water pots, he must soon decide what is the best present of all. An counting story accompanied by colour photographs. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

2000 1995 0711214476 Paperback

Ages 4+ 


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EMEKA'S GIFT: An African Counting Story


HERE COMES OUR BRIDE! An African Wedding StoryHERE COMES OUR BRIDE! An African Wedding Story
Onyefulu, Ifeoma

New in paperback. The sights and sounds of a Nigerian wedding are brought to life in this picture book as Ekinadose, a young boy watches the preparations for a traditional wedding. Illustrated with colour photographs. Suitable for ages 3+. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

2007 2004 9781845071134 Paperback 


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IKENNA GOES TO NIGERIA
Onyefulu, Ifeoma

This unique series of photographic information books, told in the first person, accompanies children who have grown up away from their family's homeland, and are now visiting it for the first time. Ikenna is looking forward to lots of sun when he goes to Nigeria - even though he and his mum are going during the rainy season. In Lagos, he plays with his cousins before driving to Onitsha to see other relatives. Then the rain starts! But there is still lots to do including meeting Great-Uncle Hillary, who drove the royal train across Nigeria in 1956 and going with his mum to the Osun Festival at Osogbo, where he is surrounded by the colours and sounds of age-old ceremonies and traditions. Ikenna feels sad leaving his big family behind, but he's determined to visit Nigeria again - next time during the dry season. Index, gloss, 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

2007 9781845075859 Hardback 


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IKENNA GOES TO NIGERIA


MY GRANDFATHER IS A MAGICIAN: Work and Wisdom in an African VillageMY GRANDFATHER IS A MAGICIAN: Work and Wisdom in an African Village
Onyefulu, Ifeoma

An illustrated child's eye glimpse into the work of a traditional healer in an African village. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

2000 1997 0711213429 Paperback

Ages 4-8 


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NIIKWEI'S DAY: From Dawn to Dusk in a Ghanaian Town
Provencal, Frances & McNamara, Catherine

Educational insight into life in Ghana from a young boy’s perspective. Suitable for key stages 1 & 2. Col ill, index, 28pp, UK . FRANCES LINCOLN.

2001 0711220425 Paperback 


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NIIKWEI'S DAY: From Dawn to Dusk in a Ghanaian Town


ONE CHILD ONE SEED: A South African Counting BookONE CHILD ONE SEED: A South African Counting Book
Cave, Kathryn

Counting from one to ten and growing a pumpkin in South Africa at the same times. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

2002 0711220751 Paperback

Ages 4-8 


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OUR WORLD OF WATER
Hollyer, Beatrice

Wherever we live in the world - whether our country is rich or poor - water is vital to our survival on this planet. This book follows the daily lives of six children from Peru, Mauritania, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Tajikistan and California and explores what water means to them. Where does it come from? How do they use it? With the growing threat of floods and droughts occurring throughout the world due to global warming, this book invites discussion on these topics as well as documenting the ways different countries and cultures value this most precious of our planet's natural resources. With a foreword by Zadie Smith. Index, gloss, col photos, 48pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

2008 9781845079734 Paperback 


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OUR WORLD OF WATER


PHONICS FUNPHONICS FUN
McKenzie, Everal

A children's workbook designed to help with learning and teaching of pronunciation. 32pp, UK. BLUE MOUNTAIN MEDIA.

2003 1899341129 Paperback

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THE RIGHTS OF A CHILD
Based on the Universal Declaration of the Rights of the Child, this full_colour, hardcover picture book presents in a simplified and attractive way the ten rights that children world_wide should enjoy in all eleven official languages of South Africa. To further underline the multi_cultural nature of the country, five different artists have each contributed two illustrations. They are Tyrone Appolis, Fazia Galdhari, Piet Grobler, Nkoali Nawa and Veronique Tadjo. 32pp, SOUTH AFRICA. KWELA BOOKS.

2004 0795701624 Hardback 


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THE RIGHTS OF A CHILD


SAYING GOODBYE: A Special Farewell to Mama NkwelleSAYING GOODBYE: A Special Farewell to Mama Nkwelle
Onyefulu, Ifeoma

Now available in paperback. In this child's eye view, a little boy describes what happens at the ceremonial goodbye given to his great grandmother after her burial. Text and photos treat the death of a loved relation in a thoughtful and sensitive way, and provide insights into the funeral customs of an Igbo village. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN. Ages 4-8

2001 0711217009 Paperback 


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THIS IS THE MOUNTAIN
Moss, Miriam & Kennaway, Adrienne

A celebration of Mount Kilimanjaro in East Africa and the significance it has on the wildlife that lives within its shadow, on its slopes and high on its peak. Written in beautifully crafted poetic prose, this is the perfect introduction to a rich and varied mountain wilderness. Moss's expertly crafted text builds a wonderfully accurate portrayal of life on the African mountain. Kennaway's illustrations brilliantly depict the wildlife that depends on the mountain for food and shelter. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

2010 9781845079840 Hardback 


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THIS IS THE MOUNTAIN


WE ALL WENT ON SAFARI: A Counting Journey Through TanzaniaWE ALL WENT ON SAFARI: A Counting Journey Through Tanzania
Krebs, Laurie

A beautifully illustrated picture book which teaches how to count in Swahili and about the people and animals of Tanzania. 34pp, UK. BAREFOOT BOOKS.

2004 2003 1841487821 Paperback

Ages 3-7 


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WE ARE ALL BORN FREE: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Pictures
Amnesty International

Mini edition. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed on 10th December 1948. It was compiled after World War Two to declare and protect the rights of all people from all countries. This beautiful collection, published 60 years on, celebrates each declaration with an illustration by an internationally-renowned artist or illustrator and is the perfect gift for children and adults alike. Published in association with Amnesty International, with a foreword by David Tennant and John Boyne. Includes art work contributions from Axel Scheffler, Peter Sis, Satoshi Kitamura, Alan Lee, Polly Dunbar, Jackie Morris, Debi Gliori, Chris Riddell, Catherine and Laurence Anholt. 72pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN.

2011 2008 9781847801517 Paperback 


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WE ARE ALL BORN FREE: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Pictures


WELCOME DEDE: An African Naming CeremonyWELCOME DEDE: An African Naming Ceremony
Onyefulu, Ifeoma

A story about the naming ceremony of Amarlai's baby cousin and the importance of names in Ghanaian societies. 32pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN. Ages 4-8

2004 2003 0711220492 Paperback 


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A WORLD OF PRAYERS
Brooks, Jeremy & Gomez, Elena (Eds.)

Children's Non-fiction. A collection of Christian prayers from all over the world. Well illustrated with colour images. 36pp, UK. FRANCES LINCOLN LTD.

2005 1845070879 Hardback 


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A WORLD OF PRAYERS