Aduke , Iya Agba ati Asiri Osupa

Àdùkẹ́ is sad that she can't find her Grandma, but her aunt Yímiká tells her a secret that she can see her if she squints up at the moon.

Format: Hardback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2022
Publisher: Cassava Republic Press

Àdùkẹ́, a young girl residing in Ibadan, has a deep affection for her grandparents. Among all the people in the world, her grandmother holds a special place in her heart. Àdùkẹ́ finds immense joy in the times when Grandma sings to her and shares delightful treats from her stall. However, one day, upon returning from school, Àdùkẹ́ is surprised to discover that Grandma is missing. She is confused and heartbroken, unable to comprehend why her beloved grandmother has vanished. Seeking answers, Àdùkẹ́ approaches her aunt Yímiká, who reveals a secret. According to Yímiká, if Àdùkẹ́ squints her eyes and looks up at the moon, she might be able to glimpse her grandmother's reflection. Intrigued by this possibility, Àdùkẹ́ embarks on a quest to find the moon, determined to reconnect with her cherished grandmother.

Through her journey, Àdùkẹ́ discovers the beauty and magic of the night sky. She marvels at the moon's shimmering presence and the stars that twinkle overhead. With each step, she feels a growing sense of hope and determination. Finally, as the moon rises high in the sky, Àdùkẹ́ closes her eyes and strains her vision. To her amazement, she sees a faint silhouette of her grandmother, smiling down at her. Àdùkẹ́ is overjoyed and overwhelmed with emotion. She hugs her grandmother tightly, grateful for the unexpected reunion. From that day forward, Àdùkẹ́ and her grandmother continue to share precious moments under the moon's gentle gaze. Àdùkẹ́ learns that sometimes, the most extraordinary connections can be found in the simplest of places, and that love knows no boundaries, even across the vast expanse of the universe.

Dimension: 210 x 259 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913175382