“This series offers solid glimpses of faraway places, more poetry than a tour guide . . . evocative and inviting” – School Library Journal
Ekaro! Let's spend a day in Nigeria! Visit the market, greet the teacher in three languages, and taste sweet fried plantains. Even learn words in Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa with pronunciation guides throughout the story.
Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series with over 200k copies sold
Written by Nigerian author, Bunmi Emenanjo and Nigerian illustrator, Diana Ejaita
Endmatter provides more insights into life in Nigeria
More Details
Product Dimensions:6.7 x 6.5 Inches
Page Count:20 pages
Age Range:12 to 36 Months
Awards & Accolades
"A truly wonderful introduction to another country for young readers. A first purchase" – School Library Journal
"Part of a delightful educational series from a brilliant inclusive publisher, this colourful, joyous board book whisks babies away to spend a day in Nigeria..." – The Guardian
"With two pages of further information about the food and the languages at the back, and phonetic explanations of various phrases in Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa, this small book packs in a lot of information" – BookTrust
About the Contributors
Written by - Bunmi Emenanjo
Bunmi Emenanjo is an attorney and entrepreneur. Born in the United States and raised in Nigeria, her childhood and culture inspire her writing. In 2019, she founded Atlas Book Club, a company focused on curating diverse children's books in an intentional manner. When she is not practicing law or working on Atlas Book Club, Bunmi is reading, traveling, and writing stories that fill the heart and move the spirit. Bunmi lives in Maryland with her husband, her three children, and a devoted Black Russian terrier named Shadow.
Illustrated by - Diana Ejaita
Diana Ejaita works as an illustrator and textile designer in Berlin. What sets her illustrations apart is a combination of dramatically contrasting areas of black and white with soft patterns and textures that create images that portray the strength of femininity. Born in Cremona, Italy with Nigerian origins, her aesthetic pays homage to her lineage.
