Thank You, Omu!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Thank You, Omu!

Written by Oge Mora

A woman shares her stew with various people from her neighborhood, who later return the favor.

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36 pages· 918 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· AD630L
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Bookroo's summary

In a vibrant neighborhood, Omu's irresistible stew draws everyone to her door. Generously sharing each portion, she soon finds her pot empty. Will her kindness leave her with nothing, or will the community return her generosity? Discover a heartwarming tale of sharing and community, where love and gratitude fill more than just bowls.

From the publisher

A 2019 Caldecott Honor Book Winner of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award In this remarkable author-illustrator debut that’s perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street and Extra Yarn, a generous woman is rewarded by her community. Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu’s delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself? Debut author-illustrator Oge Mora brings to life a heartwarming story of sharing and community in colorful cut-paper designs as luscious as Omu’s stew, with an extra serving of love. An author’s note explains that “Omu” (pronounced AH-moo) means “queen” in the Igbo language of her parents, but growing up, she used it to mean “Grandma.” This book was inspired by the strong female role models in Oge Mora’s life.

Awards

Ezra Jack Keats Award (2019)Caldecott Honor (2019)Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award (2019)The E.B. White Read Aloud Honor (2019)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
36
Words
918
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD630L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
Publication
Published
October 2, 2018
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Text details
The text was set in Adobe Caslon Pro, and the display type is PaperCute.
Illustration details
The collages for this book were created with acrylic paint, china markers, pastels, patterned paper, and old-book clippings.
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316431248
LCCN
2016029353
OCLC
1109834788

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