One Big Family [Paperback]

Ifeoma Onyefulu (Author)

Book Description

Offers an insight into African village life and a special way of sharing, celebrating and making important decisions. One little girl tells how each member of her family contributes to the well-being and happiness of their village.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This is an instructive, colourful book which all children will find entertaining. New Nation This stunningly illustrated book glows with warmth, joy and family pride. Junior Education This is one of the many books (Ifeoma) has written about the continent in which she grew up, accompanied by her own beautiful photographs... The photographs, together with her simple explanations, ensure that there is plenty to talk about. The Ultimate First Book Guide --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Ifeoma Onyefulu was brought up in a traditional village in Eastern Nigeria. After completing a business management course, she trained as a photographer, contributing to a number of magazines. Ifeoma's highly acclaimed children's books are renowned for countering negative images of Africa by celebrating its traditional village life. Her work has been admired at many exhibitions. A is for Africa, her first book, was chosen as one of Child Education's Best Information Books and Junior Education's Best Books. She has twice won the Children's Africana Book Award: Best Book for Young Children in the USA for Here Comes Our Bride! in 2005 and for Ikenna Goes to Nigeria in 2008. Ifeoma lives in London. To visit Ifeoma's website click here Watch a video of Ifeoma Onyefulu, talking about her books and influences by clicking here --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 26 pages
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Childrens Bks (February 4, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0711213461
• ISBN-13: 978-0711213463
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,876,544 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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