A young girl pays tribute to the memory of her grandfather during a West African masquerade festival in this moving, lushly illustrated picture book.
DUM! DUM! DUM! DUM!
The talking drums thump a sweet beat…
The masquerade has begun.
As villagers gather to hear masked musicians beating drums, savor fried plantains, and watch the joyful dancers, a young girl joins the celebration with her family. But this year, everything feels different; it's the first masquerade without Grandpa.
Each member of the family carries something that honors Grandpa-his clanking beads, soft velvet hat, and carved walking stick. But the young girl doesn't have any of Grandpa's items. Instead, she brings with her a special memory shared only between the two of them. Will she be able to share it with the world?
| ISBN: | 9781665913058 |
| Publication date: | 25th April 2024 |
| Author: | Ana Otaru |
| Illustrator: | Hayden Goodman |
| Publisher: | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 40 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s picture books |