This new book seeks primarily to teach the child the alphabet and sounds whilst addressing the scarcity of good quality preschool books for African children.
Here are some highlights of the new book:-
· Rich blend of traditional and modern African scenes, giving a realistic presentation of 21st century Africa
· Powerful synergy between the simple text and stimulating pictures
· Encourages meaningful and enjoyable interaction between parent/carer and child
· Simple enough for child to tackle him/herself when he/she starts to read
· Suitable for 2-7 year olds
· Allows for exploration of several themes e.g. cross-ethnic friendship, colours, jobs people do, sea animals, weather, sports, music, etc
· Includes 'silent pointers' to words not in text, extending enjoyment and learning
· Includes pronunciation guide, origins and meanings of African names
· Appendix of various significant African names
· Provides answers to questions asked on each page
· Includes a map of Africa
· Phonically sound
A Pre-school Alphabet Book and A Treasury of African Names is a delightful book which creates the combined effect of learning the Alphabet and African names from A-Z all in an African setting!
About the author
Noma Sodipo, originally trained as an optometrist, extends her love for working with children to storytelling, song writing, presenting and producing her award-winning television programme, StoryTime With Auntie Noma which has been broadcast in over thirty countries in Europe and Africa. A fellow of the Royal Society for public Health, and with a post-graduate diploma in Education, Noma lives in Nigeria and enjoys travelling to other African countries and around the world. She is happily married and blessed with three grown children.