Western Africa
13 books set here. 1 book of them has the comprehension, vocabulary and writing behind it.
Anasi and the golden potTaiye Selasi · GhanaNow in paperback! Award-winning author of Ghana Must Go, Taiye Selasi, reimagines the story of Anansi, the much-loved trickster, for a new generation. Kweku has grown up hearing stories about the mischievous spider Anansi. He is given the nickname Anansi by hiBuy on Amazon ↗
Too small TolaAtinuke · NigeriaTola may be small, but it’s no indication of her physical and mental strength! She takes after Grandmommy, whose nickname is Mama Mighty. In this delightful chapter book, Atinuke shows children modern day life in the bustling city of LagoBuy on Amazon ↗
FibbedElizabeth AgyemangFor kids with big imaginations, a magical debut middle-grade graphic novel about a girl who doesn't lie but no one believes, and who winds up tangled in the web of trickster spider of Ghanaian lore, Ananse. Everyone says that the wild stories Nana tells are biBuy on Amazon ↗
Thank you OmuEveryone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing lefBuy on Amazon ↗
Jummy at the River SchoolSabine AdeyinkaJummy has won a place at the River School, the finest girls' boarding school in Nigeria. Nothing can dampen her spirits, not even when she learns that her best friend Caro won’t be joining her.By the Shine-Shine River, school is everything Jummy dreamt of, witBuy on Amazon ↗
The Ghanaian GoldilocksDr Tamara Pizzoli · GhanaSet in Accra, Ghana, The Ghanaian Goldilocks is a modern twist on the classic Goldilocks fairytale. Like traditional kente cloth, West African culture and themes are woven seamlessly into the story of a boy with sun lightened hair named Kofi, better known to hBuy on Amazon ↗
Princess and the PeaRachel IsadoraWhen a prince sets out to find a princess to marry, he soon discovers this is not a simple task. There is no shortage of so-called princesses, but how can he tell whether or not they are what they claim to be? Then one night a great storm rages, there comes a Buy on Amazon ↗
Eco GirlKen Wilson MaxEve loves all the trees in the forest near her home. She feels their magic, but her favourite is the Baobab tree. If only she could talk to the trees! Then, on a birthday visit to Grandma, deep in the forest, Eve gets a magical surprise. What could it be? It’sBuy on Amazon ↗
Baby goes to marketAtinukeWhen Mama takes baby to market, baby is very curious about all the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells. Because baby is so sweet, vendors keep giving baby all kinds of food to eat (without Mama knowing.) Baby stashes the extras in Mama’s basket, until finally sBuy on Amazon ↗
Chicken in the KitchenNnedi OkoraforWhat would you do if you woke up one night to find the shadow of a giant chicken passing your bedroom door? Go and investigate of course! A hugely entertaining look at the fascinating masquerade culture of West Africa, told from the perspective of a plucky youBuy on Amazon ↗
Grandpa Cacao: A Tale of Chocolate, from Farm to FamilyElizabeth ZunonAs a little girl and her father bake her birthday cake together, Daddy tells the story of her Grandpa Cacao, a farmer from the Ivory Coast in West Africa. In a land where elephants roam and the air is hot and damp, Grandpa Cacao worked in his village to harvesBuy on Amazon ↗
Deep In The SaharaKelly CunnaneLalla lives in the Muslim country of Mauritania, and more than anything, she wants to wear a malafa, the colorful cloth Mauritanian women, like her mama and big sister, wear to cover their heads and clothes in public. But it is not until Lalla realizes that a Buy on Amazon ↗

