Ayobami and the Names of the Animals
Ayobami is an African girl who dreams of going to school. After war comes to an end, she can finally return to the schoolhouse. But in order to do so, she has to take a dangerous path through the jungle. Armed only with a piece of paper and a worn-out pencil, she embarks on a hazardous journey to fulfill her unwavering desire to learn and write.
This is a tale about the importance of education, the difficulties that many children have to overcome to go to school, and the perseverance and enthusiasm of those who want to learn.
Winner at The 2018 New York Times
New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books
Target age group 4-7
This is a tale about the importance of education, the difficulties that many children have to overcome to go to school, and the perseverance and enthusiasm of those who want to learn.
Winner at The 2018 New York Times
New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books
Target age group 4-7
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CategoryJuvenile Fiction
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Age Group6 to 8 yrs
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Grade LevelK-2
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingHardcover
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Theme 1Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Theme 2School Stories
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeSelf-Esteem & Self-Reliance
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Awards
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AuthorLópez Ávila, Pilar
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Lexile Level550 AD
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DeweyE
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PublisherLegato Publisher Group
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Publication Date4/1/2018
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Pages30
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Dimensions0.5 H × 10.4 L × 8.5 W
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Case Qty25
