Chicken in the Kitchen
Nnedi Okorafor author Mehrdokht Amini illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Lantana Publishing
Published:6th Jun '19
£7.99
Available to order, but very limited on stock - if we have issues obtaining a copy, we will let you know.
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£11.99(9781911373155)
A vibrant and entertaining book that explores the fascinating masquerade culture of West Africa.
What would you do if you woke up one night to find the shadow of a giant chicken passing your bedroom door? Go and investigate of course! A hugely entertaining look at the fascinating masquerade culture of West Africa, from the perspective of a plucky young Nigerian girl who finds the courage to protect the traditions she loves.What would you do if you woke up one night to find the shadow of a giant chicken passing your bedroom door? Go and investigate of course! A hugely entertaining look at the fascinating masquerade culture of West Africa, told from the perspective of a plucky young Nigerian girl who finds the courage to protect the traditions she loves.
“Okorafor leaps into the world of picture books in a most unforgettable way with this playful, fascinating tale” -Kirkus Reviews
“My little boy wanted me to read it three times in a row. So yeah, I think my kids are in agreement on this: Five Stars” -Patrick Rothfuss, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“An enchanting, evocatively illustrated adventure that will capture the imaginations of young and old alike – more, please!” -Ambelin Kwaymullina, award-winning author
Unforgettable, playful, fascinating.
Kirkus Reviews, STARRED
An entertaining international treat!
Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast
An absolute joy
Bookshy Books
- Winner of Children's Africana Best Book Award 2016
ISBN: 9781911373919
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
32 pages
Special edition