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Mama’s Sleeping Scarf

By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Mama’s Sleeping Scarf by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a charming children's book that follows a young girl's exploration of her vibrant and multicultural world, inspired by her mother's cherished scarf. As she shares stories and experiences tied to the scarf, the book beautifully captures aspects of familial love, tradition, and cultural richness. It serves as a warm and engaging introduction to heritage and identity for young readers.
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You might enjoy this delightful tale if you appreciate heartwarming children's stories that celebrate the bond between a mother and her child. The vibrant illustrations and engaging narrative provide a comforting exploration of family life, making it perfect for bedtime reading or a treasured addition to any young reader's collection.

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Mama’s Sleeping Scarf

A joyful exploration of family life, written by one of the most outstanding contemporary authors of our generation.

This incredible new illustrated children’s picture book about family, love and the mother-daughter relationship comes from award-winning Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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A joyful exploration of family life, written by one of the most outstanding contemporary authors of our generation.

This beautiful family story follows a young girl called Chino as she plays with her mama’s sleeping scarf through the day. Running with the scarf, Chino weaves together little incidentals of home life into a glorious celebration of the power of a mother-daughter relationship, and the gentle joys that build a perfect day. Exquisitely written with compelling simplicity, this is a heartfelt homage to family love.

A compelling debut picture book from one of the most important voices in literature today, brought into glorious technicolour through the vibrant and contemporary illustrations of Joelle Avelino.

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Mama’s Sleeping Scarf, co-authored by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is a cherished children's book celebrated for its vibrant and imaginative storytelling. Reviews highlight its depiction of family adventures, enhanced by Joelle Avelino's illustrations, which vividly capture the recurring theme of a bright scarf. The book is praised for celebrating mother-daughter love and its poignant message about the enduring bond and shared memories, offering comfort even in absence.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008550073

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Joelle Avelino

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 246.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Young Adult

About the Author

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is the author of Purple Hibiscus, which was longlisted for the Booker Prize, Half of a Yellow Sun, which won the Orange Prize for Fiction; and acclaimed story collection The Thing Around Your Neck. Americanah, was published around the world in 2013, received numerous awards and was named one of New York Times Ten Books of the Year. A recipient of a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, she divides her time between the United States and Nigeria.

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