Kwesi and Nana Ruby learn to swim /

Kwesi doesn't know how to swim and discovers his grandmother, Nana Ruby, doesn't either, so they turn to the West African legend of Mami Wata to face their fears, in an intergenerational story about the importance of naming, acknowledging and facing fears. Endmatter includes cultural notes...

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Main Author: Commeh, Kobina (Author)
Other Authors: Quintino, Bárbara (Illustrator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Concord, MA ; London : Barefoot Books, 2025.
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Summary:Kwesi doesn't know how to swim and discovers his grandmother, Nana Ruby, doesn't either, so they turn to the West African legend of Mami Wata to face their fears, in an intergenerational story about the importance of naming, acknowledging and facing fears. Endmatter includes cultural notes from West Africa.
Item Description:"First published in the United States of America by Barefoot Books, Inc. and in Great Britain by Barefoot Books, Ltd. in 2025."--Colophon.
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 28 cm
Awards:CSMCL. Best Books, 2025
ISBN:9798888593622
9798888593639