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Our World: Kenya

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Board Book ISBN: 9798888590799 $9.99 In stock	- +
Paperback ISBN: 9798888594728 $9.99 In stock	- +

Written by Maïmouna Jallow

Illustrated by Lulu Kitololo

Our bestselling global board book series, now available in paperback with extended endmatter for older kids!

Habari! Spend a day in Kenya savoring fluffy mandazis, counting the colorful mabati roofs and playing a game of kati kati. Even learn words in Swahili with pronunciation guides throughout the story.

Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series
Written by Kenyan author and illustrator Maïmouna Jallow and Lulu Kitololo
Extended endmatter in the paperback edition offers a further glimpse into life in Kenya

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More Details

Product Dimensions: Board Book: 6.70 x 6.50 in, Paperback: 7.87 x 7.87 in
Page Count: Board Book: 20 pages, Paperback: 24 pages
Age Range: Board Book: 2-3 years, Paperback: 3-6 years

Awards & Accolades

“Simple text, sprinkled with a dozen Swahili words and phrases, follows a young girl and her family through her day in this board book” – School Library Journal

About the Contributors

Written by - Maïmouna Jallow

Maïmouna Jallow is a multidisciplinary artist and writer. She is the author of several children’s books, including I’m the Colour of Honey and Story Story, Story Come, an anthology of re-imagined African folktales. Her debut film, Tales of the Accidental City, is an experimental feature-length in which all the action takes place on Zoom. A lover of theatre, Maïmouna has also adapted novels for the stage. She is currently based in Barcelona, Spain.

Illustrated by - Lulu Kitololo

Lulu Kitololo is a Kenyan-born illustrator and designer. Her work celebrates diversity – drawing inspiration from nature, as well as cultures and crafts from around the world and her beloved home continent, Africa. Lulu's signature aesthetic involves soulful, hand-drawn illustrations, quirky hand-lettering, and vibrant patterns.

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