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Idia of the Benin Kingdom (Our Ancestories)
Age Range: 4 – 12 years
- Children’s Africana Book Awards (CABA) – 2021 Winner – Best Books for Young Children
- Wishing Shelf Book Award – 2020 Finalist
- Kidsshelf Book Cover Award -2020 Winner
- Eric Hoffer Award – Honourable Mention (Children’s Category) First Horizon Finalist Grand Prize Short List
“She became a queen, a warrior, the first woman to fight for the kingdom, and the first Iyoba (Queen Mother) of Benin.”
What do you know about African History?
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Explore the history of Africa in a way that will be more memorable and enjoyable than what you get from traditional textbooks.
Idia of the Benin Kingdomis an empowering children’s picture book (loved by kids ages 4-12) that takes readers on a beautifully illustrated journey to the 1500s in ancient Africa. Readers are captivated as they watch Idia transform herself from the young and curious daughter of a village warrior to becoming the Queen of the Kingdom of Benin.
Idia was an actual queen who helped rule the ancient kingdom of Benin with her wisdom, charisma, and prowess. Much has been written about her bravery, and artefacts in her image are treasured in museums all over the world.
This book imagines what her childhood may have been like, and shares the story of this well-loved and successful African queen in a way that is relatable to young readers.
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The Last Bath: A True Story
Age Range: 8 years and above
The Last bath is a true story of slavery and emancipation based on the sequential murals painted by the Ghanaian artist Obeh. Obeh completed a series of murals in 2016, that illustrate real-life experiences had by some Guamanians who were captured and enslaved. The Donkor Nsuo (Slave River) is in the ancestral river park located in Assin Manso, a town in the Central Region of Ghana.
Obeh is an artist from Assin Manso, Ghana. He was chosen to paint this series of murals to tell the history of enslavement to emancipation, as it occurred in Ghana. Completed in 2016, his portrayals depict some of the unforgettable horrors of the slave trade.
₵25.00The Last Bath: A True Story
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Heritage Pack: Ghana Our Motherland (6 books)
Age Range: 8 years and above
A set of five books for young ones and anyone looking for a quick and easy appreciation about the country Ghana: its history, culture, traditional systems, languages, people, food and more!
These books provides basic education about Ghanaian history, cultural practices and heritage for the Ghanaian child. Though they will prove useful for every Ghanaian (as well as non-Ghanaians), they are especially beneficial for parents who are keen on educating the Ghanaian child in the diaspora.
These books give a foundation of Ghanaian history and cultural practices to enable readers understand and appreciate Ghanaian heritage.
There is a bonus book that talks about Africa!
₵295.00₵305.00Heritage Pack: Ghana Our Motherland (6 books)
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Ghana Our Heritage
Age Range: 8 years and above
A comprehensive book that introduces both young and old to Ghana, its history, culture, traditional systems, languages, people, food and more!
This book provides basic education about Ghanaian history, cultural practices and heritage for the Ghanaian child. Though it is useful for every Ghanaian (as well as non-Ghanaians), it was specifically designed to educate the Ghanaian child in the diaspora.
The book gives a foundation of Ghanaian history and cultural practices to enable readers understand and appreciate Ghanaian heritage.
₵60.00Ghana Our Heritage
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Lives of Five Ghanaian Pioneers
Age Range: 8 – 15 years
In this piece of non-fiction from Adaex, readers learn about the biographical sketches of five great Ghanaian personalities.
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Lives of Five Great Ghanaian Leaders
Age Range: 8 – 15 years
In this piece of non-fiction from Adaex, readers learn about the biographical sketches of five great Ghanaian personalities.
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Bookset: Lives of 5 Ghanaian Pioneers and 5 Ghanaian Leaders (2 books)
Age Range: 8 – 15 years
Two amazing books that introduce young people to great Ghanaian leaders and pioneers who contributed to the development of this country. Their roles in shaping the course of Ghana’s history, independence and social life are detailed as examples for study by our youth.
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My Red Book
Age Range: 2 – 5 years
Celebrating the colour red in Africa.
“I like red. The peppers are red. The trotro is red…Bye–bye red.”
₵36.00My Red Book
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VCRAC Crabbe: A Man of the Law (Early Readers Biography Series)
Age Range: 4 – 8 years
This is an illustrated story of VCRAC Crabbe, a Ghanaian legal luminary. It is part of Mpuntusem’s Early Readers Biography series aimed at getting African children to learn and aspire to greatness.
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Mulgheta: A Day in the Life of a Blind Footballer (Hardcover)
Age Range: 7 – 12 years
Mulgheta is one of the best blind footballers, fitness trainers and masseurs in Germany.
We will accompany this master in the art of life through a day which is just like any other day for him. We will read Braille with him, hear the signals for the blind at a pedestrian crossing, taste luscious tomatoes and smell the trash cans.
Patricia Thoma opens up a new way of looking at our environment with her picture book — the “gaze” of a blind person.
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Bouncing Back from Failure: By A Kid for Kids
A teenager’s thoughts on how to recover from failure. Bouncing Back from Failure is an honest and concise account of Adom’s encounters with disappointment. His uplifting perspective, motivates the reader to adopt a positive mindset.
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My White Book
Age Range: 2 – 5 years
Celebrating the colour white in Africa.
“I like white. The Larabaga Mosque is white. The salt is white…Bye–bye white.”
₵50.00My White Book
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The Herd Boy
Malusi is a herd boy who tends to his grandfather’s sheep and goats among the mountains of the Transkei. High above, eagles fly while on the ground below, beetles crawl, termites scurry and dust flies as Malusi plays games of stick-fighting with his friend. But there’s danger too…
Can Malusi save his lambs from the hungry baboon who’s stalking the flock?
And who is the old man in the shiny car who stops to chat, and encourages the herd boy in his dream of being President?
This beautiful picture book is about a boy who dares to dream of a big future. It is a story of empowerment, self-belief and leadership, and is inspired by the life of former president Nelson Mandela.
₵48.00The Herd Boy
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My Orange Book
Age Range: 2 – 5 years
Celebrating the colour orange in Africa.
“I like orange. The comb is orange. The cap is orange…Bye-bye orange.”
₵50.00My Orange Book
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My Pink Book
Age Range: 2 – 5 years
Celebrating the colour pink in Africa.
“I like pink. The doll is pink. The cup is pink…Bye-bye pink.”
₵36.00My Pink Book
₵36.00