Ifeoma Onyefulu was broughout up in a traditional village in Eastern Nigeria. Her highly acclaimed children's books are renowned for countering negative images of Africa by celebrating both its traditional village life and its urban life. A is for Africa, her first book, has become a classic title in the genre of cultural diversity and was praised by Publishers Weekly for its 'incisive view of her country's rich heritage'. Ifeoma has twice won the Children's Africana Book Award: Best Book for Young Children in the USA> Here Comes our Bride won the award in 2005 and Ikenna Goes to Nigeria in 2008. Ifeoma lives in London with her two sons. Find out more about Ifeoma's books at www.ifeomaonyefulu.com.
‘Excellent colour photos. . . A reassuring story. . . It also
provides a very interesting cultural insight and the chance to
discuss the differences with your child. This series is an
excellent way to introduce children to common experiences shared
around the world, even though the background is very
different.’
‘ Excellent colour photos. . . A reassuring story. . . It
also provides a very interesting cultural insight and the chance to
discuss the differences with your child. This series is an
excellent way to introduce children to common experiences shared
around the world, even though the background is very different.’
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