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Our World: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mel Nyoko author Joelle Avelino illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Barefoot Books Ltd

Publishing:17th Mar '26

£7.99

This title is due to be published on 17th March, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

This paperback is available in another edition too:

Our World: Democratic Republic of the Congo cover

“This series offers solid glimpses of faraway places, more poetry than a tour guide . . . evocative and inviting” – School Library Journal

Mbote! Betuabu! Jambo! Let's explore DR Congo! Count the fish at the market, watch the cheeky bonobos, and finish the day with a story. Even learn words in Lingala, Tshiluba, and Swahili with pronunciation guides throughout the story.

  • Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series with over 200k copies sold
  • Written by Congolese author, Mel Nyoko and Congolese illustrator, Joelle Avelino
  • Extended endnotes provide more insights into life in DR Congo
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  • Winner of IBC Awards 2025 for Baby & Toddler Books 2025

ISBN: 9798888599112

Dimensions: 200mm x 200mm x 3mm

Weight: 113g

24 pages