Gracias Omu! (Thank You Omu!)

In this remarkable author-illustrator debut that's perfect for fans of LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET and EXTRA YARN, 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.


En este notable debut de autor e ilustrador que es perfecto para los fanáticos de Last Stop on Market Street y Extra Yarn, una mujer generosa es recompensada por su comunidad.

¡Todos en el vecindario sueñan con probar el delicioso guiso de Omu! Uno por uno, siguen sus narices hacia el delicioso aroma. Y uno por uno, Omu ofrece una porción de su comida. Pronto la olla está vacía. ¿Ha sido tan generosa que no le queda nada para ella?

El autor e ilustrador debutante Oge Mora da vida a una historia conmovedora de compartir y comunidad en coloridos diseños de papel cortado tan deliciosos como el estofado de Omu, con una porción extra de amor.

Una nota de la autora explica que "Omu" (pronunciado AH-moo) significa "reina" en el idioma igbo de sus padres, pero al crecer, lo usó para significar "abuela". Este libro se inspiró en los fuertes modelos femeninos de la vida de Oge Mora.

Target age group 4-8
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    • Weight
      0.45 lbs
    • ISBN-13
      9780316541657
    • ISBN-10
      0316541656
    • Item #
      57625
  • Category
    Juvenile Fiction
  • Age Group
    6 to 8 yrs
  • Grade Level
    K-2
  • Language
    Spanish
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Theme 1
    Social, Personal & Family Topics
  • Theme 2
    Holidays & Celebrations
  • Detailed (BISAC) Subject/Theme
    Cooking & Food
  • Awards
    Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe for New Talent Author Award; Caldacott Honor Book
  • Author
    Mora, Oge
  • Lexile Level
    630 AD
  • AR Level
    3.2
  • Dewey
    E
  • Publisher
    Little Brown and Company
  • Publication Date
    9/29/2020
  • Pages
    40
  • Dimensions
    0.3 H × 10.8 L × 8.9 W
  • Case Qty
    75

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