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“This series offers solid glimpses of faraway places, more poetry than a tour guide . . . evocative and inviting” – School Library Journal Mbote! Betuabu! Jambo! Come along for a day in DR Congo. Count the fish at the market, watch the cheeky bonobos, and finish the day with a story. Congolese author Nyoko and illustrator Avelino draw on their lived experiences to create this playful board book, which features educational endnotes, as part of the Our World series for very young readers

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An inspirational and empowering book about what mothers, especially Black mothers, want their daughters to know.This inspiring book gives girls permission to let their lights shine. They want all girls to know that there are no limits on what they can achieve. One by one, common misconceptins are flipped and replaced by empowering statements such as your hair is like a magnificent crown oryou are like the moon among stars, or you shine the brightest. They suggest that if people doubt you or try to discourage your ambitions, you should disregard them and pursue your dreams to the fullest. Page after page offers examples of how girls can respond to discouraging situations and triumph. Powerful and striking images filled with vibrant colors add to the impact and truth of this encouraging text.Words and pictures encourage and inspire all girls everywhere, but particularly Black girls.  For Our Daughters is a tes

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