 It is the night before the New Yam Festival in Anyaugo’s Nigerian village. She wakes up and sees the shadow of a giant chicken heading for the kitchen. She goes to investigate, but decides she needs help from the Wood Wit, a tricky wood spirit. This fun look at the masquerade culture of West Africa is enhanced with flamboyant and vibrant illustrations. mjw |
| Title: Chicken In The Kitchen Author: Nnedi Okorafor Illustrator: Mehrdokht Amini Publisher: Lantana Publishing Company, Great Britain Copyright: 2015 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-0-9932253-0-7 Paperback pages: 32 Age range: 4-8 Genre: Picture Book Book setting: Nigeria Author’s ethnicity: Nigerian/American Author’s residence: U.S. Illustrator’s ethnicity: Iranian Illustrator’s residence: England Awards: 2106 White Raven, 2016 Best Children’s Africana Book Award Subjects: Chickens, Harvest festival, Magic, Traditions, Wood spirits |
Chicken In The Kitchen
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