Pictures from our summer reading club at OLMQP, Ajah, Lagos.
we read short stories, books, poems, bible passages.
we made reading diaries and bookmarks.
we had fun word puzzles
we created our own stories
we had 4 weeks of ‘reading’ fun
Dear Pint-sized Bookworms (and their mummies, daddies, aunties, uncles and teachers),
HAPPY CHILDREN’S DAY!!!!! (in arrears)
I hope you had a swell day!!!!
Here’s how we celebrated. PBW Reading Club had its first ever reading event at Learning Ladder Montessori School, Ajah, Lagos.We had loads of fun!
We read 3 books,
did some exercises on the books,
made DIY reading journals
And lots more!!!
Stay tuned for more pictures!!
Do you want us to come to your school? Write us here: ugochinyelu.anidi@gmail.com The subject of your mail should read PBW Reading Club.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Happy Reading!!
Many thanks to our Sponsors and Volunteers
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Dear Pint-sized Bookworms (and their mummies, daddies, aunties, uncles and teachers),
It’s a new week and boy, do I have news for you!
Our first reading club event will take place on Children’s Day, May 27th 2016 and we’re raring to go! The new Pint-sized Bookworms will be reading three books: HANDA’S HEN by Eileen Browne (read review here); AFRO: THE GIRL WITH THE MAGICAL HAIR by Okechulwu Ofili (read review here) and HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN COUNTRY by Valerie Wyatt (read review here) and two stories with lots of activities like word games, puzzles, and an arts and craft session. We will also have one author book reading by newbie author Nnenna Ochiche. She will read her new book, ADAEZE, THE TRUE PRINCESS (read review here).
The annual conference for writers, ‘The Business of Writing’ organized by ConnectNigeria held two days ago at the Sleek Center, in Victoria Island, Lagos. It featured speakers like Okechuchukwu Ofili of Afro: The Girl with the Magical Hair, Eghosa Imasuen of Fine Boys, Efe Paul Azino, poet par excellence, Adebola Rayo of Artyliving and Director and screenwriter Ike Nnaebue. Yours truly attended with the latest Pint-sized Bookworm. More information on the conference can be found here.
a. Through the Looking Glass
The movie, Through the Looking Glass, sequel to Alice in Wonderland, will premier in the US on May 27th! Yes! Children’s Day! Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, it features actors like Anna Hathaway (Princess Diaries), Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. The movies are based on the books of the same title by Lewis Carroll. Be sure to read the two books before going to see the movie!
b. The BFG Movie
Fans of Roald Dahl and the BFG (read review here) will be glad to know that the BFG is about to hit the big screen. Premiering this July in the US, this sure to be blockbuster was directed by Stephen Spielberg and produced by Dreamworks!!! Can you imagine?! Definitely a feast for the senses!
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Happy Reading !!
Title: Handa’s Hen
Author: Eileen Browne
Publisher: Farafina
Number of pages: 32
Type of Book: Fiction; African
Age: 0 – 6
Available here: https://www.mobiashara.com/Farafina/handas-hen; http://www.amazon.co.uk/Handas-Hen-Eileen-Browne/dp/074459815X/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1ZAADF5HVHX5BXE1BNCY
Price: N350; GBP 6.99
MY SUMMARY
‘Handa’s Grandma had one black hen. Her name was Mondi. Every morning, Handa gave Mondi her breakfast. One day, Mondi didn’t come for her food’
So, Handa and her friend Akeyo set off on a hunt for Mondi. Read the book to enjoy the journey with them, learn to count from 1 to 10, say hello to the animals they met on their way (jumpy crickets, baby bullfrogs, spoonbills, etc.) and to find Mondi and the surprise that awaited them at the end of the book.
THUMBS UP AND DOWN
UP: It is beautifully illustrated. Like Handa’s Surprise, it is a fun way for children to learn a little bit about Kenya. The illustrations serve the dual purpose of showing readers some of the animals and insects commonly found in Kenya and teaching them how to count.
I remember my ‘learning how to count’ song, it was nothing like this 🙂
1,2 Buckle my shoes
3,4 Knock on the door
5,6 Pick up sticks
7,8 Lay them straight
9,10 A big fat hen
Again, like Handa’s Surprise, another highlight is that this book is a perfect read-aloud for toddlers, while early independent readers (4-6 year olds) can read it on their own.
DOWN: None
RATING
5 Stars
TRIVIA
a dog
a lady bug/ a beetle
HAVE FUN WITH THIS BOOK
CHALLENGE: Handa’s Hen
CREATE (WRITE OR DRAW)
OR
Send your answers to ugochinyelu.anidi@gmail.com
Entry requirements: Entrants must be within the 4 – 6 age range. The first correct entry will be announced on this page and will win a copy of this book.
Answers must be submitted before 12:00am on Wednesday, January 27th 2016
Next Book of the Week:
BEEM EXPLORES AFRICA by Simidele Dosekun
Title: Handa’s Surprise
Author: Eileen Browne
Publisher: Farafina/Walker Books
Number of pages: 32 (24 of the actual story)
Type of Book: Fiction; African
Age: 3 – 6
Available here: https://www.mobiashara.com/Farafina/handas-surprise; http://www.amazon.co.uk/Handas-Surprise-Walker-Paperbacks-Eileen/dp/0744536340
Price: N350; GBP 5.99
MY SUMMARY
‘Handa put seven delicious fruits in a basket for her friend, Akeyo. She will be surprised, thought Handa as she set off for Akeyo’s village.’
However, as Handa walked to Akeyo’s village, seven animals stole all seven fruits from Handa’s basket without her knowledge! Read the book to find out how both Handa and Akeyo were surprised when Handa arrived at Akeyo’s village with a basket full of fruits!!
THUMBS UP AND DOWN
UP: It is a fun way for children to learn a little bit about Kenya. It gives an insight into the life of people of the Luo tribe of South-West Kenya. Its vibrant illustrations show fruits and animals common to this part of Kenya. With a few exceptions, these fruits and animals also make up the flora and fauna of Nigeria.
I especially like the fact that this book can be read to toddlers (1-3), while early independent readers (4-6 year olds) can read it on their own.
DOWN: None
RATING
5 Stars
TRIVIA
(a.) cows (b.) lizards (c.) a snake (d.) chickens (e.) a dog
(a.) bugs. (b.) flies. (c.) butterflies. (d.) grasshoppers. NB: Spiders are not insects
HAVE FUN WITH THIS BOOK
CHALLENGE: Handa’s Surprise
CREATE (WRITE OR DRAW)
OR
Send your answers to ugochinyelu.anidi@gmail.com
Entry requirements: Entrants must be within the 4 – 6 age range. The first correct entry will be announced on this page and will win a copy of this book.
Answers must be submitted before 12:00am on Thursday, November 26th 2015
Next Book of the Week:
CHICKEN IN THE KITCHEN by Nnedi Okoroafor
U G O . . . .A N I D I 
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