The Rattlin' Bog

(Paperback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

Joining the Our World series for very young readers, this vibrant board book about daily life in Kenya was written and illustrated from the creators' lived experiences. Habari! Spend a day in Kenya savoring fluffy mandazis, counting the colorful mabati roofs, and playing a game of kati kati. Author Mamouna Jallow and illustrator Lulu Kitololo draw on their personal experiences of Kenya to create this vibrant board book as part of the Our World series for very young readers. AGES: 3 to 7 AUTHOR: Mamouna Jallow is a multidisciplinary artist and writer. She is the author of several children's books, including I'm the Colour of Honey and Story Story, Story Come, an anthology of re-imagined African folktales. Her debut film, Tales of the Accidental City, is an experimental feature-length in which all the action takes place on Zoom. A lover of theatre, Mamouna has also adapted novels for the stage. She is currently based in Barcelona, Spain. Lulu Kitololo is a Kenyan-born illustrator and designer. Her work celebrates diversity drawing inspiration from nature, as well as cultures and crafts from around the world and her beloved home continent, Africa. Lulu's signature aesthetic involves soulful, hand-drawn illustrations, quirky hand-lettering, and vibrant patterns. SELLING POINTS: . SERIES: Part of the Our World series of global board books for very young readers. . AUTHENTIC: Author Mamouna Jallow and illustrator Lulu Kitololo draw on their personal experience living in Kenya . AVOIDS STEREOTYPES: A focus on daily life in Kenya, rather than landmarks, offers real insights into this culture that will resonate with children from all over the world. . LANGUAGE LEARNING: Introduces basic Kiswahili vocabulary. . GLOBAL AWARENESS FOR VERY YOUNG CHILDREN: Bold artwork, engaging text and relatable topics make global learning accessible to very young readers.

Reviews

A rousin, shantylike ditty, slightly shortened and enthusiastically illustrated . . . Sure to spur a raucous singalong Kirkus Reviews

A lively adaptation of the traditional Irish folk song The Rattlin Bog, this musical picturebook showcases the brilliant bog and the creatures that call it their home. -Inis Magazine

Author Bio

After graduating from Oxford University with a degree in Biological Sciences,Jessica Lawhas worked in community education and science communication, including several years writing for the nature conservation charity BirdLife International. Jessica is also a folk singer-songwriter with several studio albums to her name. She now lives in Cheltenham Spa, England.

Brian Fitzgeraldis the inaugural winner of The International Silent Book Award at the Bologna Book Fair in 2014. He has collaborated with Emmy Award winners "The Texas Tenors" on two of their picture books and his bookBe Thankful For Treeswith author Harriet Ziefert is included on syllabi in schools across the United States. His latest book with acclaimed author Jeanne Willis isThe Bear who had Nothing to Wear. Brian lives and works in a small port town in Dublin, Ireland.

The Speksis Ireland's first traditional Irish music band for kids andtheir families. The six members, Quince, Naymon, Tommo, Pete, Ed, and Rafferty, live on a magical island off the coast of County Clare, Ireland. It's called Glasses Island because everybody wears glasses there. The lads love singing, dancing, and playing music. Their motto is: "Sing along and sing aloud!".