The Night Market

By Seina Wedlick, Briana Mukodiri Uchendu (Illustrator)

A girl explores a magical night market with only a bag of gold coins.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a vibrant Nigerian night market, a young girl embarks on an enchanting adventure with a bag of gold coins. Each stall offers a new mystery, from tangy lemonade to magical card tricks. As the night unfolds, she must decide how to spend her coins amidst the lively calls of hawkers and the beat of an African drum. With one coin left, will she choose a final treasure or a return to this magical world? Discover the wonders hidden in plain sight in this beautifully illustrated tale of curiosity and adventure.

From the publisher

Journey with a young girl as she explores the mesmerizing wonders of a Nigerian night market, where each stall is an adventure waiting to be discovered! Filled with vibrant illustrations, this captivating picture book invites young readers into a world of magic, mystery, and the joy of finding treasures in unexpected places. The Night Market is here again, and all one girl needs is a bag of gold coins to enter. The market is alive with the sound of hawkers and traders. “A taste of tangy sweetness!” hollers a man behind a towering fountain of lemonade. “I’ll trade you a joke for a coin,” a little boy calls. “Home grown spices!” shouts a granny at a counter. What should the girl buy? But, wait! Do you hear that? It’s the sound of an old African drum. Have a turn, then learn to make cards disappear when you shout Abracadabra! When the sun starts to rise and the night market winds down, the girl has one gold coin left–just enough to buy a return ticket to the night market. With stunning illustrations by Nigerian-American artist Briana Mukodiri Uchendu, here is an enchanting read aloud about curiosity and the wonders that lie hidden in plain sight.