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Esi the Brave
The Kirkus-starred picture book that teaches kids bravery doesn't mean not being scared
by Bernard K. Mensah · illustrated by Raissa Figueroa
AtintimfoDial Books (Penguin Random House)
Mfeɛ4–8
Suhardcover
ISBN978-0593406410
Mfonini yɛfoRaissa Figueroa
Afe2024
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Esi yɛ abaayewa Ghanani a ne bo yɛ duru a ɔpɛ abosom, asaman ne nneɛma a ɛyɛ dede anadwo. Bere a ne fifo kɔ Kakamotobi Afahyɛ — agorɔ kɛseɛ a wɔde ahyɛnsodeɛ di wɔ Winneba, Ghana — Esi ka sɛ ɔnsuro hwee. Nanso bere a asafoɔ a wɔhyɛ ahyɛnsodeɛ atwa ne ho ahyia na ɔne Maame ne Paapa adi mpaapaemu no, ɛsɛ sɛ Esi hu akokoduro ankasa de di abosom a wɔrekyinkyini no anim na ɔhwehwɛ n'awofoɔ. Anigye afahyɛ a ɛfa akokoduro, Ghana afahyɛ, ne bere a abɔfra hu deɛ ɛkyerɛ sɛ woyɛ akokodurofoɔ ampa ho.
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Bedtime read-alouds (5–10 minutes)Teaching bravery without lecturingGhanaian heritage familiesFestival and celebration classroom topicsKS1 PSHE themes: courage and resilience
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“Mensah's onomatopoeia-laced narrative is a delight… A monstrously good time.”
“This cinematic picture book about conquering fear is sure to be a favorite read aloud.”
“My daughter kept saying, 'Esi did it even though she was scared.' That line seemed to stick with her long after we'd finished the book.”
“Read this with my Year 1 class. The children were desperate to talk about which parts they would have found scary.”
“Bought this for my granddaughter. We ended up reading it twice in one visit.”
