*SIGNED BOOKPLATE

2019 John Steptoe Award for New Talent (Illustrator)

Around the neighborhood, something smells very good. Its Omus delicious stew! After cooking all day, theres a knock at her door. She opens it up to find the little boy from down the hall asking for a bowl. It just smells so good. Omu gladly offers him some and he thanks her. But as the smell of Omus soup carries throughout the neighborhood, it draws more and more visitors to Omus door. A police officer, Mr. Hot Dog Vendor, a bus driver, and a dancer are among the many who come asking for a taste of Omus delicious stew. Omu is happy to share with everyone, but when the end of the day comes, theres none left for her. Whats she going to eat now? Then theres another knock at the door and its all the people shes fed with food to share. Told with expressive cut-paper designs which bring Omus vibrant neighborhood to life.

Your young readers will devour Omus yummy story as they discover the magic of sharing and generosity. Ages 3-7. 32pp.

DESCRIPTION :

A generous woman is rewarded by her community in this remarkable author-illustrator debut that’s perfect for the Thanksgiving season, perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street.

Everyone 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 left for herself?

Debut author-illustrator Oge Mora brings a heartwarming story of sharing and community to life in colorful cut-paper designs as luscious as Omu’s stew, with an extra serving of love. An author’s note explains that “Omu” (pronounced AH-moo) means “queen” in the Igbo language of her parents, but growing up, she used it to mean “Grandma.”

PRODUCT DETAILS :

DIMENSION : 282 mm x 232 mm
WEIGHT : 440 g

PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Childrens, Teenage & Educational