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Ayobami and the Names of the Animals Pilar Lopez Avila

Ayobami and the Names of the Animals By Pilar Lopez Avila

Ayobami and the Names of the Animals by Pilar Lopez Avila

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Ayobami and the Names of the Animals Summary

Ayobami and the Names of the Animals by Pilar Lopez Avila

Winner at The 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books

Ayobami is an African girl who dreams of going to school. After war comes to an end, she can finally return to the schoolhouse. But in order to do so, she has to take a dangerous path through the jungle. Armed only with a piece of paper and a worn-out pencil, she embarks on a hazardous journey to fulfil her unweaving desire to learn and write.
This is a tale about the importance of education, the difficulties that many children have to overcome to go to school, and the perseverance and enthusiasm of those who want to learn.

Guided Reading Level: N, Lexile Level: 550L

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Ayobami and the Names of the Animals Reviews

Sandwiched between endpapers of yellow-lined paper showing the upper- and lowercase cursive alphabet, this quiet story shouts the pricelessness of literacy.(...) A marvelous tale of one girl's passion for reading, writing, and learning. ~ Kirkus Starred Review
(...) Younger children will likely relate to and enjoy Ayobami's perseverance to attend class. The framework of naming animals will also likely appeal to early elementary school-aged children, particularly as they themselves are learning about-and how to write the names of-various animals (...) A solid purchase for elementary school libraries. ~ School Library Journal
With the feel of an Aesop's fable, this story is both empowering and reflective of the joy school can bring to children whose lives have been disrupted by war. Beautiful illustrations in graphite, watercolor, and colored pencil lend an ethereal, magical quality to this unnamed place, where dangerous creatures have endearing faces, and letters of the alphabet flutter around Ayobami like protective stardust. ~ Booklist

About Pilar Lopez Avila

Pilar Lopez Avila, is from Caceres, Spain, and is teacher of biology for the last twelve years. She is also the mother of three children.

Mar Azabal is a graduate in Geography, specialising in Administration and archive conservation. Her real dream was to create stories through drawing and illustration. She currently resides in Toledo, Spain, and spends her time teaching illustration courses for children, creating stories and enjoying raising her little child.

Additional information

GOR012525381
9788416733422
8416733422
Ayobami and the Names of the Animals by Pilar Lopez Avila
Pilar Lopez Avila
Used - Good
Hardback
Cuento de Luz SL
20180419
30
Winner of NY Times/ NY Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book 2018 (United States) Winner of International Latino Book Awards - Best Educational Children's Picture Book 2018 (United States) Runner-up for Moonbeam Children's Book Awards - Picture Book 4-8 Years Old Category 2018 (United States)
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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