Kente for Jojo
Kente for Jojo by Bernard Mensah is a delightful picture book published by Random House on June 3, 2025. This 32-page book, written in English, presents a heartwarming story about a big brother who weaves a Kente cloth for his new baby sibling, Jojo. The narrative features lyrical text and textured artwork that enhances the storytelling experience, celebrating the significance of Kente as a symbol of love within a family.
Readers will find a journey that highlights the importance of family and the joy of welcoming a new member. As the family selects the perfect Kente cloth, they are inspired by a rainbow and assisted by a skilled weaver, showcasing the rich cultural heritage associated with Kente. The book also shares the legend of Kente’s origins, inviting readers to explore the diverse patterns of this traditional fabric through Elizabeth Zunon’s warm illustrations. This edition features a unique unjacketed hardcover design with a textured spine, adding to its tactile appeal.
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A joyful picturebook of a big brother weaving a Kente cloth for the new baby in his family, with lyrical text and textured artwork that sings.
Kente is more than a cloth, it is a symbol of love. And the big brother in this story loves new baby Jojo so very much! Together, the family travels to pick out a special Kente for Jojo—it must be perfect. With some inspiration from a passing rainbow and a little help from a skilled weaver, they do just that!
Come along as author Bernard Mensah shares the legend of how Kente came to be, and discover the many beautiful patterns of traditional Kente through Elizabeth Zunon’s warm and textured art! This unjacketed hardcover also includes a textured spine to evoke woven fabric.
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