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“Mensah’s bouncy text makes lovely use of alliteration and vocabulary . . . vibrant, billowing illustrations and illustrated text that dances across the page. . . . this one will make an ideal read-aloud any day of the year.”

– Kirkus Reviews

“Vibrant illustrations swoop across the pages, mirroring the fervor of the cooks as they prepare the meal. Their contagious enthusiasm will send readers to the kitchen to try out the recipe at the back. An enjoyable contemporary celebration of food and family with cultural specificity and universal appeal.”

– Booklist

Jollof Day

Written by Bernard Mensah
Illustrated by Annalise Barber-Opp
Published by Dial Books

A picture book bursting with life and flavors about a son and his father cooking up a beloved dish that originated in West Africa—jollof recipe included!

Early in the morning while the sun is still rising, a young boy wakes his father for something special—it’s Jollof Day!

With clanging pots and pans, lots of chopped tomatoes and onions, and a secret blend of spices, this father and son dance to the music of kitchen noise while something delicious burbles on the stove.

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.

Primary ISBN: 9780593406441
Publication Date: January 2025
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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