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Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book)

Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book)

A 2019 Caldecott Honor Book
Winner of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award

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.

Country	USA
Brand	LITTLE, BROWN YOUNG READERS US
Manufacturer	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780316431248
ReleaseDate	2018-10-02
UnitCount	1
Format	Picture Book
EANs	9780316431248

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