Lydia Mba – illustratör

In the spirit of I Am Enough, this is a moving and lyrical tribute to and affirmation of Black children around the world—by an exciting new author and illustrator team.Dear Black Child, We are here to remind you of your glory…An inspiring love letter to Black children from all cultures, this book is a celebration of their beauty, joy, and resilience.Dear Black Child is a story of self-acceptance, love, and empowerment for Black immigrant children and families of the diaspora around the world and features joyful and vibrant illustrations.

Ett inspirerande kärleksbrev till svarta barn från alla kulturer, den här boken är en hyllning till deras skönhet, glädje och motståndskraft. Kära svarta barn är en berättelse om självacceptans, kärlek och bemyndigande för svarta barn och familjer i diasporan runt om i världen och har glada och levande illustrationer.

The first title in a delightful new Level 2 I Can Read! series from acclaimed author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and illustrator Lydia Mba, starring Makeda, an exuberant 7-year-old "maker" and problem solver who loves to create. Perfect for readers who love Rosie Revere, Engineer, and Reina Ramos Works It Out.It’s Makeda’s birthday! To celebrate, she is excited to make her marvelous coconut drops to share with the class.But everyone else brings cupcakes for their birthdays. Will her classmates like her special treat?Makeda Makes a Birthday Treat is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

The second title in a delightful new Level 2 I Can Read! series from acclaimed author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and illustrator Lydia Mba, starring Makeda, an exuberant seven-year-old "maker" and problem solver who loves to create. Perfect for readers who love Rosie Revere, Engineer and Reina Ramos Works It Out.Makeda is excited to bring Subway, the class guinea pig, home for the weekend. But Subway seems S-A-D—so Makeda and her friend Glory decide to make him an F-U-N new cage to cheer him up. But what if what is fun for Makeda is not fun for Subway? This Level 2 I Can Read! book features an engaging story, longer sentences, and language play perfect for developing readers.

The third title in a delightful new Level 2 I Can Read! series from acclaimed author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and illustrator Lydia Mba, starring Makeda, an exuberant seven-year-old "maker" and problem solver who loves to create.Perfect for readers who love Rosie Revere, Engineer and Reina Ramos Works It Out.Makeda and her family are cleaning the house for a party! They make a huge pile of items they don't use anymore, and soon it's time to take them away. But Makeda is not ready to throw anything out. Can she find new ways to use her old things? This Level 2 I Can Read! book features an engaging story, longer sentences, and language play perfect for developing readers.What happens when one person’s trash becomes a whole neighborhood’s treasure?STEAM-Powered Creativity: Meet Makeda, a girl who sees marvelous possibilities everywhere and isn’t afraid to turn old socks into new puppets.Creative Problem Solving: When her family wants to throw things out, Makeda finds clever new uses for everything, from a cracked teapot to a torn sweater.A Fun Family Story: Join Makeda, her family, and her friends as a simple house cleaning project becomes a giant, joyful party.Beginning Reader Friendly: As a Level 2 I Can Read! book, it uses longer sentences and simple language play to help build reading confidence.

"A great teacher! A great book! Lucky Olu!" Michael Rosen, former Children's Laureate"Such a comforting and reassuring book for children who are anxious about their first day at nursery. It helps to prepare little ones for that special time." Trish Cooke, author of So Much Join Olu on his first day at nursery in a sweet, confidence-boosting story, written by an Early Years expert.Olu is about to start at nursery and meet his teacher, Jay... But what will Jay be like? What if he has big sharp teeth like a dinosaur, or breathes fire like a dragon?! Olu's worries fly away when Jay greets him at nursery with a big smile... Before reading him stories, playing his guitar and making Olu feel right at home. Drawing on first-hand observations of Jamel C. Campbell, a highly respected Early Years consultant, this is a reassuring story about a child's first experience of nursery or preschool, for readers aged 3+.

"Such a comforting and reassuring book for children who are anxious about their first day at nursery. It helps to prepare little ones for that special time." Trish Cooke, author of So Much"Gets to the heart of what it means to belong and why we need to see more male teachers in preschool... Gentle and reassuring, and more than enough to start conversations at home about feelings, empathy and acceptance." Ken Wilson-Max, creator of Astro Girl"A great teacher! A great book!" Michael Rosen, former Children's LaureateOlu is about to start nursery and meet his teacher, Jay... But what will Jay be like? What if he has big sharp teeth like a dinosaur, wonders Olu, or breathes fire like a dragon?! His worries fly away when Jay greets him with a big smile, before reading stories, playing the guitar and making Olu feel right at home. Drawing on first-hand observations from Jamel C. Campbell, a highly respected Early Years consultant, this is a reassuring story about a child's first experience of nursery or preschool for ages 3+.