The Adventures of Kojo and Ama

Category: Animals, Anthologies and Collections, Black History, Elementary School, Prejudice and Racism, Self-Esteem and Identity, Short Stories and Essays Country: Ghana, West Africa, African continent Language: English More Details Amazon Bookshop org

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Build Excitement, Suspense, and Self-Esteem
Join Kojo and Ama and their pet, Sheba the Cat, as they learn about their history, hear about great people that came before them, and go on many adventures in these stories:
Sheba the Cat
Danger in the Park After Dark
The Man with the Red, Black, and Green Cap Smoke and Flames
Fun in the Sun
Kings and Queens of the Nile
Save the Land
This Afrocentric Primer for Young Readers also includes: Notes for the Parent and Teacher Questions and Activities for the Reader

Richly colored illustrations bring life to the stories in The Adventures of Kojo and Ama. These seven short stories include exercises that strengthen basic reading and comprehension skills. They also help educate learners about discrimination in society. They illustrate the importance of safety and caution while exploring values centered around purpose, pride, responsibility, self-esteem, and unity.

Master storyteller Nkechi Taifa resurrects and republishes her popular books for young people from over three decades ago as she brings her timeless wisdom for new generations to enjoy! The Adventures of Kojo and Ama was first published in 1992.

Age Range: Elementary
80 Pages with 51 full-color illustrations