• All About Ama (Hardcover)

    Age Range: 2 – 5 years

    Read All About Ama as she points to and names different parts of her body.

    Illustrated with colour photos, this short, simple concept book, though developed by Kathy Knowles for an African readership, should also have a North American market as nothing in the photos, including the background, situates the book geographically. The concept with which the book deals is that of the body’s principal parts, including the number of each. The book’s narrator, Ama, who is a very cute little girl, begins at her head and simply works her way down to her two feet, before pointing out, almost as an afterthought, “I have LOTS of hair.”

    All About Ama, with its tight, brief text, is a fine book for parents to use with their youngsters as they learn the names of body parts. Just 18 cm high by 16 cm wide, the book is also the perfect size for young hands to hold.

    An excellent home purchase for toddlers, All About Ama deserves a place in all libraries serving preschoolers.

  • Kente for a King (Hardcover)

    Age Range: 7 – 10 years

    Kathy Knowles’ retelling of Angela Christian’s Kente for a King describes the journey of Opoku, a weaver from Bonwire, Ghana, and his quest to make the most magnificent kente cloth for his beloved King.

    Edmund Opare’s finely detailed illustrations and his ability to capture the magnitude of Opoku’s achievements within a traditional Ghanaian setting are a fitting tribute to Angela Christian’s beautiful story.

  • A is for Ampe: An Alphabet Book from Ghana

    Age Range: 2 – 5 years

    Pre-school – Grade 1

    A is for Ampe: An Alphabet Book from Ghana is a must-add book for youngsters’ home libraries as well as a must-purchase by day cares, kindergartens, early years classrooms and the children’s section of public libraries.

    In this well-designed alphabet book, the entire alphabet, in upper case, runs across the top of each page which has the focused-upon letter being presented in bolded, larger print. At the bottom of the page, the upper case letter appears in one corner and the lower case in the other. In between is the very brief text which follows a simple, standard pattern, eg. “D is for drum” or “T is for twins.” The objects used to represent the letters can be found in Hildebrand’s and Knowles’ full colour photos which occupy most of each page. Children will encounter the familiar, such as “E is for eggs” and “U is for umbrella,” but, as the short title indicates, they will also meet many new words. Hopefully, those adults who will be sharing this book with pre-readers will have, themselves, first read the book so that they will have discovered at the book’s conclusion the “Glossary of Ghanaian Words” in which Knowles, in addition to providing, where needed, a pronunciation guide, has explained eight Ghanaian terms, including the title’s “Ampe [AHM-pay]: A challenging game, usually played by girls, which involves jumping and clapping. The leading player tries to beat her opponent by the tactical placement of her left or right foot.”

  • Kofi and the Wedding Dress (The Adventures of Naughty Kofi #4)

    Age Range: 6 – 11 years

    Kofi Opoku is at it again! His mother has been asked to sew a wedding dress, for the daughter of one of the richest women in Botikrom. All seems well, until a dare almost ruins everything! Will Kofi be able to get away with it?

  • Gizo-Gizo: A Tale from the Zongo Lagoon (Hardcover)

    Age Range: 5 – 12 years

    Gizo-Gizo! was awarded Best Book for young people in the 25th Children’s Africana Book Awards.

    In Hausa culture, you always begin telling a story in the same way: The storyteller says, “Ga ta nan ga ta nanku!” “I am about to begin!” And the children respond, “Tazo Mujita!” “We are all ears!”

    Using story as the primary learning, teaching and engagement tool, the Zongo Story Project strives to elevate proficiencies in oral, written, and visual forms of literacy; promote the knowledge building of local history, local culture and local contemporary concerns; and lay the crucial foundation for the acquisition of vital twenty-first century critical thinking skills. The conceptual framework for this project originated out of a larger, community-based initiative called the Zongo Water Project, whose mission is to use water as a way to improve the quality of life for the Zongo.

    Working closely with local teachers, Emily Williamson carried out a series of educational workshops at the Hassaniyya Quranic School in the summers of 2012, 2013, and 2014 to teach students about local water and environmental concerns. Employing the story as the foundational element, Emily engaged students in dialogue, shared readings, performances, writing exercises, and visual art, culminating in community drama performances and original folktales.

    The illustrations and text of this book grew directly out of the work produced in these workshops.

  • Papa Yaw at the Zoo

    Age Range: 5 – 7 years

    After many promises, which made Papa Yaw impatient, Grandma was finally taking him to visit the Kumasi zoo!

    Join Papa Yaw on this exciting adventure to the zoo and all the animals he encountered, in this beautifully-illustrated book.

  • David Copperfield (Bestselling Illustrated Classics)

    Growing Up!

    Young David Copperfield, orphaned as a child, abandoned by a vicious stepfather, must learn to make a life for himself. In Charles Dickens’ brilliant novel, we learn of David’s early harsh years. . . his adoption by his eccentric aunt. . . his betrayal by a childhood friend. . . the pressures of starting a career. . . immature, young love. . . and finally career success and personal happiness.

    Charles Dickens’ sensitive portrayal of David’s early years has made David Copperfield one of the world’s most beloved novels.

  • Logical Reasoning Book 5

    Age Range: 6 to 12 years

    Logical Reasoning is a series of six books designed to improve logical skills of children. The series is carefully planned to include a variety of questions with colourful charts, maps and diagrams. It will help children to develop rational thinking and adopt a systematic approach towards problem solving. Additional questions in form of practice tests with appropriate problem solving strategy and answers are provided along with each book in the series.

  • Logical Reasoning Book 4

    Age Range: 6 to 12 years

    Logical Reasoning is a series of six books designed to improve logical skills of children. The series is carefully planned to include a variety of questions with colourful charts, maps and diagrams. It will help children to develop rational thinking and adopt a systematic approach towards problem solving. Additional questions in form of practice tests with appropriate problem solving strategy and answers are provided along with each book in the series.

  • Logical Reasoning Book 3

    Age Range: 6 to 12 years

    Logical Reasoning is a series of six books designed to improve logical skills of children. The series is carefully planned to include a variety of questions with colourful charts, maps and diagrams. It will help children to develop rational thinking and adopt a systematic approach towards problem solving. Additional questions in form of practice tests with appropriate problem solving strategy and answers are provided along with each book in the series.

  • Verbal Reasoning Practice Book 6

    Age Range: 6 to 12 years

    Verbal Reasoning is a series of six books designed to test and strengthen the language skills of the students. The series is designed with the basic aim to enhance the reading and writing skills of children, and also help in formative assessment. Brain storming riddles, puzzles and tricky diagrams are fun to solve and make learning more interesting.

    Relevant examples are provided along with every concept. An added feature of the series are the solved questions and practice tests.

  • Verbal Reasoning Practice Book 5

    Age Range: 6 to 12 years

    Verbal Reasoning is a series of six books designed to test and strengthen the language skills of the students. The series is designed with the basic aim to enhance the reading and writing skills of children, and also help in formative assessment. Brain storming riddles, puzzles and tricky diagrams are fun to solve and make learning more interesting.

    Relevant examples are provided along with every concept. An added feature of the series are the solved questions and practice tests.

  • Verbal Reasoning Practice Book 4

    Age Range: 6 to 12 years

    Verbal Reasoning is a series of six books designed to test and strengthen the language skills of the students. The series is designed with the basic aim to enhance the reading and writing skills of children, and also help in formative assessment. Brain storming riddles, puzzles and tricky diagrams are fun to solve and make learning more interesting.

    Relevant examples are provided along with every concept. An added feature of the series are the solved questions and practice tests.

  • Verbal Reasoning Practice Book 3

    Age Range: 6 to 12 years

    Verbal Reasoning is a series of six books designed to test and strengthen the language skills of the students. The series is designed with the basic aim to enhance the reading and writing skills of children, and also help in formative assessment. Brain storming riddles, puzzles and tricky diagrams are fun to solve and make learning more interesting.

    Relevant examples are provided along with every concept. An added feature of the series are the solved questions and practice tests.

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