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Masterman: Our World and Our People for Basic Schools Book 5
Suitable for children between 2 and 6 years
Our World and Our People (OWOP) for Basic Schools series are activity-based books which have been carefully written and designed in conformity with the current approved curriculum of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), of the Ghana Education Service for Basic Schools (September, 2019).
Each book consists of five (5) major strands, namely:
- All About Us
- All Around Us
- Our Beliefs And Values
- Our Nation, Ghana
- My Global Community.
Under each strand are four (4) sub-strands.
There are enough practical activities to involve learners and to test their Relevant Previous Knowledge about the subject matter which puts them at the centre of the teaching and learning process.
The series also provide critical thinking which helps learners to develop their cognitive and reasoning abilities to enable them analyse issues and situations, leading to the resolution of problems in their everyday activities. There are enough Class Exercises, Projects and Home Learning/Parents Help that could be useful for School Based Assessment (S.B.A).
Each book comes with an accompanying Teacher’s Guide that guides the teacher with the current methods and strategies for teaching with the Standard Based Curriculum for Our World and Our People.
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Addition (Little Sage Activity Book)
Age Range: 3 – 6 years
Little Sage Activity Books are designed to start children on the right path to a lifetime of reading, counting and writing.
The books are designed to be engaging and to hold the short attention span characterised by children of this age group.
Research has shown that children learn faster and well when they are enjoying themselves.
We reward children with stickers not just for a completed right answer but for effort; this is to encourage teamwork and build confidence, necessary for the journey through life.
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Learn and Play: The Greedy Lion (Board book)
Age Range: 0 – 3 years
A hungry lion sees a sleeping rabbit. His greed causes him to go after the deer nearby which he couldn’t catch after a long chase. He came back only to find that the rabbit has also escaped. He returns home on an empty stomach.
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Learn and Play: Ama Gets a New Book (Board book)
Age Range: 0 – 3 years
Ama helped Papa Samo to carry his things home. Papa Samo gave Ama a book. The book made her decide to become a doctor.
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Jonah and the Very Big Fish (Very Best Bible Stories, Hardcover)
Age Range: 2 – 6 years
Discover what happened when God told a very grumpy prophet to give a message to a nasty, horrible, wicked, cruel city. Children will learn that God is kind and loving and longs to save people.
In this faithful and fun retelling of a classic Bible story, we learn that God was determined to send Jonah to talk to the nasty people of Nineveh so that he could forgive them.
“Ever wonder how to teach your child that God always welcomes repentant sinners? Read this delightful book to find out!.” – Barbara Reaoch, Children’s Director, Bible Study Fellowship; author of A Jesus Christmas
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Bookset: Spiderman Tales & Red Oak Supplementary Readers (8 books)
Age Range: 5 – 10 years
8 books for children between 5 and 10 years. Including 2 exciting titles from the famous British/Ghanaian author Peggy Appiah and a delightfully-illustrated collection of 7 Ananse stories by Adolika Nenah Sowah.
The titles in this set are:
- King of the Trees
- Kofi and the Crow
- The Harmattan Man
- The Contest and Other Spiderman Tales
- The End of a Traitor
- Obenewa
- Ama’s Dream
- Afua and the Mouse
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The Ga Picture Alphabet (Ga)
A is for Akpakpa, B is for Baa…
Ga is the beautiful, poetic language that lent the word kwashiokor to global medical vocabulary.
Working alongside Peruvian illustrator Avril Filomeno, renowned Ghanaian novelist and poet, Nii Ayikwei Parkes has created a playful universe in which the pictures tell a story as you learn the letters of the Ga alphabet.
Simple and fun, this one-of-a-kind book gives children the basics needed to master this musical language of West Africa.
Bonus: This picture book includes a colourful glossary with Ewe, Dagbani and Akan as well as French and English translations for all the words!
₵75.00The Ga Picture Alphabet (Ga)
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Black Barbie (Hardcover)
Age Range: 7 – 12 years
Black Barbie, by London-based animator and illustrator Comfort Arthur, is the picture book adaptation of her award winning animated short film by the same name.
Voiced by British-Ghanaian actress, television presenter and producer Ama K. Abebrese, the story grew out of the filmmaker’s own experience with the use of relaxers and skin bleaching products while growing up in the U.K.
After debuting in 2016, Black Barbie became an international sensation, screened at various film festivals in over 50 countries and winning numerous awards, including Best Animated Film at the Ghana Movie Awards and Best Spoke Word Film at the Realtime Film Festival in Lagos, Nigeria.
With powerful moments of sadness, humor and introspection, Black Barbie explores the artist’s personal journey toward self-acceptance, empowerment and loving the skin she’s in.
While intended to be a great catalyst for discussion for children of all background, in the words of Dr. Tyner, “This powerful book reminds every young Black woman that you are more than enough. You are the standard of beauty, with your glowing melanin skin, the intricacy of your precious locks, and the vibrancy of Black Girl Magic that fills every room that you enter.”
₵50.00Black Barbie (Hardcover)
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The Grass Ain’t Always Greener
Age Range: 8 – 10 years
Ababuo, a young boy from a small fishing village in Ghana, is overwhelmed with excitement when he sees a video in New York City. Ababuo’s journey to the boisterous island of Manhattan leaves him with a special appreciation for the small village he calls home.
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How Stories Spread Around the World
Age Range: 6 – 10 years
In a magical journey, Rogério Andrade Barbosa and Graca Lima transport us to the African continent, with its many faces, colours, smells, sounds, gestures and shapes.
It is a little mouse that guides us throughout this story. It hears everything and sees everything. It observes the many faces of several human groups that inhabit the African continent in their daily activities. Through the watching eye of this mouse we are shown customs, religion, economic activities, histories and the cultural universe of different peoples.
How did the stories spread out around the world? It is a trip to unknown and mysterious places…
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Fati and the Old Man
Age Range: 5 – 7 years
Who is chasing Fati? This time round little Fati is in trouble with an old man she caught stealing pito. The old man says he did not take the pito but Fati DID see him take pito that was not his…! Who is speaking the truth? Find out in this new Fati episode.
Fati and the Old Man is sequel to the first book Fati and the Honey Tree and is based on the real life adventures of a young girl growing up in northern Ghana. It has been adapted for print by the Osu Library Fund, an organisation which promotes literacy in Ghana.
₵40.00Fati and the Old Man
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Alake the Elephant
This is a series of stories about the adventures of a young elephant that gets in and out of trouble while living in a West African forest. Alake takes readers on a tour of the tropical forest; in adventures with giraffes, monkeys, crocodiles, lions, and his own family of elephants. This book has a lot of moral lessons for young readers.
₵25.00Alake the Elephant
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Learn and Play: Short Friendship Between Cat & Mouse (Board book)
Age Range: 0 – 3 years
Three mice and three kittens became good friends. They later realise that they are enemies. Their friendship comes to a sudden end.
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Moses and the Very Big Rescue (Very Best Bible Stories, Hardcover)
Age Range: 2 – 6 years
In this faithful and innovative retelling of the classic Bible story of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt, children of 2-4 years old will discover what happened when Moses told Pharaoh to “Let my people go” and Pharaoh said, “No, no, no!”
Join the countdown from 10 to zero to see how God rescues his people from slavery in Egypt with signs and wonders.
“What a brilliant book! Mixing faithful story – telling, awesome illustrations and a fun countdown – highly recommended!” – Sarah Parker, Author, Seek and Find Old Testament Bible Stories
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Noah and the Very Big Boat (Very Best Bible Stories, Hardcover)
Age Range: 2 – 6 years
Faithful and fun retelling of the story of Noah and the flood for children 2-4 years old, showing how God saves his people and always keeps his promises.
Discover what happened when God told Noah to build a very big boat.
In this faithful and fun retelling of a classic Bible story, we learn about a God who kept Noah and his family SAFE, SAFE, SAFE through the SPLISH SPLASH SPLOSH.
“I love, love, love this beautifully illustrated, creatively written and faithful account. Kids of all ages will be delighted to get involved in the storytelling.” – Melanie Lacy, Executive Director of Growing Young Disciples; Editor of the New City Catechism Curriculum
₵30.00