A joyful picturebook of a big brother weaving a Kente cloth for the new baby in his family, with lyrical text and textured artwork that sings.
Kente is more than a cloth, it is a symbol of love. And the big brother in this story loves new baby Jojo so very much! Together, the family travels to pick out a special Kente for Jojo--it must be perfect. With some inspiration from a passing rainbow and a little help from a skilled weaver, they do just that!
Come along as author Bernard Mensah shares the legend of how Kente came to be, and discover the many beautiful patterns of traditional Kente through Elizabeth Zunon's warm and textured art!---from the publisher
32 pages 978-0593567128 Ages 4-8
Keywords: brothers, customs and traditions, African American and Black stories, weaving, family life, new baby, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, cultural heritage, cultural identity
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As we look forward to Juneteenth, we are thrilled to introduce a selection of upcoming summer titles that celebrate the richness of Black cultural and family traditions, offering stories that resonate deeply with the experiences and heritage of Black communities. These picture books offer the opportunity to engage young readers with narratives that are often underrepresented in children's literature.---from the publisher
