Description
A Caldecott Honor Book In this cozy, sweet story perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street as well as for the Thanksgiving season, a generous woman is rewarded by her community. Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself? Debut author-illustrator Oge Mora brings to life a heartwarming story of sharing and community in colorful cut-paper designs as luscious as Omu's stew, with an extra serving of love. An author's note explains that "Omu" (pronounced AH-moo) means "queen" in the Igbo language of her parents, but growing up, she used it to mean "Grandma." This book was inspired by the strong female role models in Oge Mora's life. An English edition, Thank You, Omu!, is also available. Don't miss Saturday, also written and illustrated by Oge Mora!
Author: Oge Mora
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/29/2020
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.90w x 0.30d
ISBN13: 9780316541657
ISBN10: 0316541656
Language: Spanish
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Values & Virtues
- Juvenile Fiction | Cooking & Food
- Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Thanksgiving
About the Author
Oge Mora es la creadora de ¡Gracias, Omu!, recibió una Mención de Honor del Premio Caldecott, fue ganadora del Premio Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe para Nuevos Talentos y también recibió el Premio al Libro Ezra Jack Keats. Su segundo libro, Saturday, ganó el Premio al Libro Infantil Boston Globe-Horn Book en 2020. También ha ilustrado varios libros infantiles, entre ellos I'm From de Gary R. Gray Jr., Everybody in the Red Brick Building de Anne Wynter y The Oldest Student de Rita Lorraine Hubbard. Oge vive en Providence, Rhode Island, y te invita a visitar su página web: ogemora.com.

