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Jollof Day

Jollof Day

by Bernard K. Mensah · illustrated by Annalise Barber-Opp

MchapishajiDial Books (Penguin Random House)
Umri3–6
Muundohardcover
ISBN978-0593406441
MchorajiAnnalise Barber-Opp
Mwaka2025

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A picture book bursting with life and flavours about a son and his father cooking up jollof rice — the beloved dish that originated in West Africa. Early in the morning while the sun is still rising, a young boy wakes his father and together they embark on the joyful ritual of preparing jollof: scrubbing, chopping, blitzing, and stirring their way through the ingredients. With bouncing text that begs to be read aloud and exuberant illustrations full of momentum, Jollof Day is a celebration of the dishes that bring a family together. Jollof recipe included!

Kinafaa kwa

Cooking together as a family activityFather-child bonding storiesFood and culture classroom topicsWest African heritage familiesKS1 DT: food preparation

Angalia Ndani

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Watu Wanasema Nini

“Downright delicious.”

Kirkus Reviews

“This one will make an ideal read-aloud any day of the year.”

Kirkus Reviews

“An enjoyable contemporary celebration of food and family with cultural specificity and universal appeal.”

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