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Why does the ostrich bury its head in the sand? Why does the chameleon change its colour? Why does the frog croak?Miss Obehi and her students go on an adventure through the magical animal kingdom of Jojo, where everything is possible. “Deep lessons, suspense, hilarity and fun. . . Jacqueline has done a brilliant job of keeping the reader glued to each tale, just as much as the kids on the bus trip.”– Akin Akingbogun About the Author Jacqueline Uche Agweh is a fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria. Her first novel, The Colour of my Tears, was shortlisted by the Association of Nigerian Authors for the NDDC Flora Nwapa prize for Women’s Writing in 2010. She is also the author of A Place for Every Girl. She lives in Lagos, Nigeria, with her family.

A beautifully illustrated introduction to African leaders, past and present, celebrating Black History Month. This colouring book contains 18 characters with a short note on who they are.  How to use: Print the entire workbook or selected pages, and have fun!

This is the 2nd game from our co-creation pipeline; we partnered with our friends at Gidiwords to make this game a reality.  In the Box: 54 playing cards and 2 description cards - 52 cards in each of the 4 suits of spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs. Each suit contains 13 cards: Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Jack, Queen, King. - 2 Joker cards - 2 description cards with high level summaries about the characters represented in the deck **Note that all Ace, Jack, Queen, King and Joker cards include images of African Legends. For the purposes of this game, we define Jack as "Exceptional Leaders". Number cards are not customized.

Astronauts to the Moon is an exciting and imaginative children's picture book, perfect for readers aged 2 - 5 years, that will take your child on a thrilling journey beyond the stars.  In this story, Ire, Atticat and Teddy embark on a thrilling adventure to space. Astronauts to the Moon is a fun picture book that celebrates children's imagination and introduces them to the vast wonders of our universe. With vivid illustrations and engaging storytelling, "Astronaut to the Moon" is the perfect book for young readers who dream of becoming astronauts themselves. Written by Louisa & Oladele Olafuyi and illustrated by Francis Ude. This book will inspire your child to reach for the stars and explore the unknown. Get your copy today and blast off into the wonderful world of space exploration! Suitable for ages 2-5 years  Celebrates STEM, space travel and astronomy  Beautifully illustrated artwork Celebrates children's imagination Celebrates Black culture and heritage Fun for Black History Month Great for story time at home and in school Loved by parents and teachers

Beem Explores Africa follows a young Nigerian girl, Beem, as she explores the continent of Africa, meets its people and animals, and visits its key geographical and historical sites. The book introduces children to the physical and human geography of Africa. It has easy-to-read text, a glossary to explain key geographical terms, and vivid hand-painted illustrations. Beem Explores Africa also encourages in children a sense of adventure, tolerance of cultural difference, and responsibility for nature.

The Ilesanmi twins are back at their grandparents’ house for Christmas, and it doesn’t take long for another mystery to find them. This time, it involves their grandmother’s prized necklace. Stolen during her birthday party, the list of suspects is daunting, and the twins and their cousins might just be in over their heads.  

Hara can’t help getting into trouble, no matter how hard she tries. Sometimes, all she wants to do is look at something, but somehow, it breaks! Like Daddy’s special TV and Mummy’s fancy plates. Now, the eggs for making Mummy’s birthday cake are smashed and splattered on the floor! Hara didn’t break them, but she knows no one will believe her. She has to find the real culprit before Daddy gets back home in 30 minutes – or she will be in trouble again!  

Decorate your home this holiday season with a DIY Reclaimed Wood Merry Christmas Sign. This is a beautiful holiday distressed wood sign with a 3D cutout pinecone and holiday saying! This is a great sign for any home and makes a perfect Christmas gift as well!

Life is an adventure waiting to unfold; this story teaches kids about problem-solving and helping others.  Keke and the Cake Thief is a beautifully illustrated modern African fairy tale, perfect for story time at home and in the classroom. In this story, there’s a cake thief in the kingdom, and the king gets very upset. Keke’s love for cakes makes him the best person to help track down the elusive cake thief and restore peace in the king’s kitchen! Suitable for ages 6-10 years olds Beautifully illustrated artwork Teaches the importance of kindness and generosity Celebrates black history and culture Perfect for Black History Month Great for story time at home and in school Trusted by schools and teachers

King Alboury Cooks the Best Jollof is a fictional story inspired by King Alboury Ndiaye, the last King of the Jollof Kingdom in Senegal. In this story, King Alboury loves to cook, and his favourite meal is his famous jollof rice. His ancestors invented the recipe, so he is the only one who knows the secret. However, King Alboury has a problem, his troublesome neighbours, the Chuchus people.  King Alboury Cooks the Best Jollof is part of our popular children’s picture book collection Africa’s Little Kings & Queens. An excellent gift for all occasions, birthdays, Christmas, World Book Day, Black History Month and Kwanzaa. Suitable for ages 3-8 years old Beautifully illustrated artwork Teaches the importance of kindness and generosity Celebrates black history and culture Perfect for Black History Month Great for story time at home and in school Trusted by schools and teachers

Learn to read with the Ladybird Sunstart series. Featuring wonderful stories and characters set in the Caribbean, the vocabulary is carefully introduced and thoroughly practised over the six titles in the series. Other titles in the series include: Lucky Dip, On the Beach, The Kite, Animals, Birds and Fish, I Wish and Guess What? Learn to read with the Ladybird Sunstart series. Featuring wonderful stories and characters set in the Caribbean, the vocabulary is carefully introduced and thoroughly practised over the six titles in the series. Other titles in the series include: Lucky Dip, On the Beach, The Kite, Animals, Birds and Fish, I Wish and Guess What? About the Author Ladybird brings together characters from well-loved children’s TV shows such as Peppa Pig, In the Night Garden, Ben and Holly and the lively twosome Topsy and Tim; plus a whole host of fairy tale favourites like Cinderella and Pinocchio. Sharing a Ladybird story with your child is a great way to start exploring the big, wide world. Whether they’re discovered through snuggly bedtime favourites, buggy books that accompany adventures or fun apps for playtime, really great stories open up whole new worlds and spark imagination, creativity and curiosity. Product details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ladybird Books Ltd; UK ed. edition (May 4, 2006) Language ‏ : ‎ English Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.69 x 0.31 x 7.01 inches  

Learn to read with the Ladybird Sunstart series. Featuring wonderful stories and characters set in the Caribbean, the vocabulary is carefully introduced and thoroughly practised over the six titles in the series. Other titles in the series include: Lucky Dip, On the Beach, The Kite, Animals, Birds and Fish, I Wish and Guess What? Learn to read with the Ladybird Sunstart series. Featuring wonderful stories and characters set in the Caribbean, the vocabulary is carefully introduced and thoroughly practised over the six titles in the series. Other titles in the series include: Lucky Dip, On the Beach, The Kite, Animals, Birds and Fish, I Wish and Guess What? About the Author Ladybird brings together characters from well-loved children’s TV shows such as Peppa Pig, In the Night Garden, Ben and Holly and the lively twosome Topsy and Tim; plus a whole host of fairy tale favourites like Cinderella and Pinocchio. Sharing a Ladybird story with your child is a great way to start exploring the big, wide world. Whether they’re discovered through snuggly bedtime favourites, buggy books that accompany adventures or fun apps for playtime, really great stories open up whole new worlds and spark imagination, creativity and curiosity.  

Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched and world renowned. Level: Advanced Type: Hardback Page Count: 56 Pages Suitable for: 8-10 years

Book 12b explores Peter and Jane's mountain adventure in 131 new words, including ' goodbye', 'suggested', 'clouds' and 'discussed'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 12c. Level: Advanced Type: Hardback Page Count: 56 Pages Suitable for: 8-10 years

Choose from a medium or large gift bag and have it accompanied by a gorgeous optional acrylic tag. Perfect for using afterwards. A lovely cheery, bright and fun way to enhance your gift. Choose the colours you like for the bag tag back - the top font is always white unless specified otherwise. Medium: Size 23 x 19cm

The Lulu Learns Series - Immerse your child in the enchanting world of Lulu Learns, a delightful children's book that combines captivating storytelling with vibrant illustrations. This charming book contains two heartwarming tales: 'Lulu Learns to Be Grateful' and 'Lulu Learns to Speak Up.' Suitable for ages 3-8 years old Beautifully illustrated artwork Teaches the importance of kindness and generosity Celebrates Black history and culture Perfect for Black History Month Great for story time at home and in school Trusted by schools and teachers

Malik’s Bridge is an inspiring story of four friends who find a way to keep connected over the school holidays. This wonderful story celebrates STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) and the power of unity. In this story, Malik and his best-friends Ola, Lisa and Amina cannot wait for the school holidays, but they soon realise how much they will miss each other!  Can the friends find a way to keep connected across their countries in Africa? Join Malik and his squad as they use STEM to bridge the distance and celebrate their unity. Suitable for ages 3-8 years old Beautifully illustrated artwork Teaches the importance of kindness and generosity Celebrates black history and culture Perfect for Black History Month Great for story time at home and in school Trusted by schools and teachers

Mansa Musa Builds a School is a fictional story based on a real-life innovator, Mansa Musa, Emperor of Mali, West Africa. He established the University of Sankore, a centre of culture and learning, drawing in language, law, astronomy and mathematics scholars. The university was recorded to have the largest collection of books in Africa. Mansa Musa Builds a School teaches children that happiness is not essentially in how much wealth you possess but in how much impact you can make on others.  This story is part of our popular children’s picture book collection Africa’s Little Kings & Queens, an excellent gift for all occasions, birthdays, Christmas, World Book Day, Black History Month and Kwanzaa.  Suitable for ages 3-8 years old Beautifully illustrated artwork Teaches the importance of kindness and generosity Celebrates black history and culture Perfect for Black History Month Great for story time at home and in school Trusted by schools and teachers

Maua and the Garden of Plenty is an inspiring children’s story demonstrating the power of a big idea, however small you are! Join Maua on a lifetime journey to save her people and teach them a valuable lesson about self-confidence, resilience and gratitude. An excellent gift for all occasions, birthdays, Christmas, World Book Day, Black History Month and Kwanzaa. Suitable for ages 3-8 years old Beautifully illustrated artwork Teaches the importance of kindness and generosity Celebrates black history and culture Perfect for Black History Month Great for story time at home and in school Trusted by schools and teachers

Choose from a medium or large gift bag and have it accompanied by a gorgeous optional acrylic tag. Perfect for using afterwards. A lovely cheery, bright and fun way to enhance your gift. Choose the colours you like for the bag tag back - the top font is always white unless specified otherwise. Medium: Size 23 x 19cm

Queen Amina and the Zazzau Games is a fun and inspirational story based on the Nigerian Queen Amina (also known as Queen Aminatu), a great warrior and military strategist.  This title is part of our popular children’s picture book collection Africa’s Little Kings & Queens. An excellent gift for all occasions, birthdays, Christmas, World Book Day, Black History Month and Kwanzaa. Suitable for ages 3-8 years old Beautifully illustrated artwork Teaches the importance of kindness and generosity Celebrates black history and culture Perfect for Black History Month Great for story time at home and in school Trusted by schools and teachers

  Socially awkward and from the wrong side of the tracks, all Sula wants is to finish her time at the elite St. Matthew’s school with good grades and without being noticed. But everything changes when she is paired with Ja, the darling of the school, as a lab partner. Ja is all too aware of how little he has in common with the brilliant but sullen Sula. When he is prodded by his friends into asking Sula to the school dance – a joke that she does not take too kindly – he decides to follow through… if Sula would have him. Follow the exciting story of Sula and Ja, two teens from different worlds, as they forge an unlikely friendship that will see them through self-discovery, family tensions and a loved one in jeopardy, and perhaps evolve into something more. About the Author Ellen Banda-Aaku was born in the UK and raised in Africa. She won the 2004 Macmillan Writer’s Prize for Africa for her children’s book, Wadi’s Little Voice. In 2007, she was awarded the Commonwealth Short Story Prize for her story, ‘Sozi’s Box’. She also won the Penguin Prize for African Writing in 2010 and was nominated for the Commonwealth Book Prize in 2012.

This delightful tactile fairy tale is brought right up to date for very young children. This a simple retelling of the classic story is combined with bright illustrations and different textures on each page to promote sensory and language awareness in an enjoyable way. Additional text at the bottom of each spread offers more to talk about and a sense of anticipation as the story progresses. This Ladybird retelling of The Enormous Turnip is a wonderful introduction to classic fairy tales for toddlers and preschool children. Enjoy reading the simple text together, looking at the bright pictures and feeling the different touch-and-feels on every page. This delightful tactile fairy tale is brought right up to date for very young children. This a simple retelling of the classic story is combined with bright illustrations and different textures on each page to promote sensory and language awareness in an enjoyable way. Additional text at the bottom of each spread offers more to talk about and a sense of anticipation as the story progresses. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ronne Randall has been editing and writing children's books since the 1980s, and has published more than 130 titles on both sides of the Atlantic. Ronne was born and raised in New York City, now permanently resident in the UK. Her interests include art, psychology and folklore.

This Ladybird retelling of The Gingerbread Man is a wonderful introduction to classic fairy tales for toddlers and preschool children. Enjoy reading the simple text together, looking at the bright pictures and feeling the different touch-and-feels on every page. This Ladybird retelling of The Gingerbread Man is a wonderful introduction to classic fairy tales for toddlers and preschool children. Enjoy reading the simple text together, looking at the bright pictures and feeling the different touch-and-feels on every page. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ronne Randall has been editing and writing children's books since the 1980s, and has published more than 130 titles on both sides of the Atlantic. Ronne was born and raised in New York City, now permanently resident in the UK. Her interests include art, psychology and folklore.