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Mama’s Sleeping Scarf Paperback – July 18, 2024

by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Author), Joelle Avelino (Illustrator)
4.8 out of 5 stars 71 ratings
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A joyful exploration of family life, written by one of the most outstanding contemporary authors of our generation.This beautiful family story follows a young girl called Chino as she plays with her mama’s sleeping scarf through the day. Running with the scarf, Chino weaves together little incidentals of home life into a glorious celebration of the power of a mother-daughter relationship, and the gentle joys that build a perfect day. Exquisitely written with compelling simplicity, this is a heartfelt homage to family love.A compelling debut picture book from one of the most important voices in literature today, brought into glorious technicolour through the vibrant and contemporary illustrations of Joelle Avelino.
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  1. Part of series
    Adventures with Chino
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    32 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publisher
    HarperCollins
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    July 18, 2024
  6. Dimensions
    9.45 x 0.08 x 11.02 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0008550093
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0008550097
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 18, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0008550093
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0008550097
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.45 x 0.08 x 11.02 inches
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Adventures with Chino
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,615,901 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 71 ratings

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CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE grew up in Nigeria. Her work has been translated into more than fifty-five languages. She is the author of the novels Purple Hibiscus, which won the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize; Half of a Yellow Sun, which was the recipient of the Women’s Prize for Fiction “Best of the Best” award; Americanah, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award; the story collection The Thing Around Your Neck and the essays We Should All Be Feminists and Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions. Her most recent work is an essay about losing her father, Notes on Grief, and Mama’s Sleeping Scarf, a children’s book written as Nwa Grace-James. A recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, she divides her time between the United States and Nigeria.

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  • William
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Starting my 5year old on her literature journey with a book from the best author there is.
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  • Greg Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars Representative litature
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
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    This is a relatable story and is beautifully illustrated.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Colorful Cultural Caring
    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2024
    Format: Kindle
    This picture book is an amazing collection of everyday activities with family at its core. Children will love the bright colorful pictures and the creative way the illustrator has used the space on each page. The author has packed a number of learning concepts that include colors and shapes, a healthy lifestyle, and even imaginary friends. Using characters with different colored faces is important for all children to see and identify with. Reminiscent of How to Wear a Sari by Darshana Khiani, this book is easy to read aloud, with a nice balance between description and dialogue. It has a wonderful pace that children will appreciate. The loving family circle of Grandma, Grandpa, Papa, and Mama will resonate with all readers.
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  • TeaandBooks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book for young children--maybe especially girls
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
    Format: Hardcover
    Mama's Sleeping Scarf is a beautifully written and illustrated children's book. I was impressed with both the story and the bright illustrations.

    Mama's Sleeping Scarf is aimed at children ages 3 to 7. It measures about 10 by 111/2 inches in size. It is 32 pages long and is a nicely dust-jacketed children's picture book.

    Mama's Sleeping Scarf tells the story of a young girl with her mama's scarf that she wears at night to keep her hair soft. The young girl takes the scarf and magically plays with it all day while her mother is at work. This book shares her adventures with the special scarf.

    This is a beautiful story. I like that it is about an African-American family. I love how the mother is going off to work and the rest of the family cares for the young girl. And the young girl has a lovely imagination with the scarf. I think it is inspiring for young minds. The illustrations are bright and beautiful. It is a nice bedtime book to read aloud.

    I received a copy of this book from the publisher through Goodreads. All opinions within this review are my own.
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  • MF
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love Adichie’s books and look forward to this one
    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023
    Format: Hardcover
    I am looking forward to buying this book for my grandchildren as I am huge fan of Adichie.
    But first I wanted to peek inside so I downloaded the Kindle edition to my iPhone, asI often do with other books. The book cover appears on my kindle for iPhone, but when I try to open it a pop up says ‘ No download available!’
    I’m hoping this is an error that can be rectified?
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  • D. Friedland
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous, but not what I expected
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023
    Format: Hardcover
    I so wanted to love this book. It is lovely, but aspects of it are more old-fashioned than the other books I tend to buy for my daughter. That really surprised me, given the author! I wish it focused more on Chino and her imagination.

    Heads up to nontraditional families: This book leans heavily into the mom-and-dad-and-grandma-and-grandpa model. It also uses the tired "ew, veggies are gross" messaging, which I found very disappointing.

    If you're looking for children's books set in African cultures, I highly recommend Atinuke's work--the stories and characters are wonderful (and the family structures are vague). Angela Brooksbank's art is an engaging cultural introduction, too. We love those books in both English and French!
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  • Betty yankson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in Germany on July 29, 2025
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    My 3 daughters love the book
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  • Jude
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in Canada on September 14, 2023
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    Another great book! My daughter enjoys reading this very relatable storyline and it is beautifully illustrated.
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  • vrinda saxena
    5.0 out of 5 stars Most amazing and adorable book
    Reviewed in India on April 5, 2024
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    grabbed this book as suggested by the group and that too at lightening deal, courtesy KBC.
    This is such a lovely book telling the story of a day in the life of the little girl when her mother goes out to work. Every page is composed in such a way that it seems as if the author has illustrated our daily routine  . Like when the little girl chinu asks if her mother doesn't come back, she assures her that she always comes back and meanwhile she can have her Mama's scarf.
    Then she spends her day with father, grandpa and grandma. Tries new things.
    At dinner time having vegetables after initial hesitation. She expresses gratitude for the dinner. And then it's bedtime. Everything is so well written with her mother's sleeping scarf being a connecting link strengthening their family bond.
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  • Norah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2025
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    I enjoy reading to my little one. It’s very colourful as well and she enjoys looking at the illustrations 😀. Nice storyline as well.
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  • Interested Party
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2024
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    The book is beautifully illustrated and has a lovely imaginative storyline.

    NB: I bought this for a queer Mum and wasn’t aware that Mum, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa are included in the story.
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