Summary
A beautiful, moving story in verse that builds from a child's simple wishes to more profound wishes for a better and more peaceful world. The verse is accompanied by vibrant and original portraits of African kings and queens. While showing traditions of royalty in Africa, award-winning author Tadjo subtly questions those who hold power everywhere, yet conveys a message of hope. With full-colour illustrations. Ages 5 and up.
Veronique Tadjo is an award-winning writer, illustrator, and painter from the Ivory Coast who studied English and African-American literature and civilization. In addition to her children's books, she has written novels, poetry, and essays, and has edited anthologies of African writing.
